Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016--2010-2009 | 2016--2010-2009 | 2016--2010-2009 | 2016--2010-2009 | 2016--2010-2009 | 2016--2010-2009 |
Model | Quest | Quest | Quest | Quest | Touareg | Touareg | Touareg | Touareg | Touareg | Touareg |
Trim | S | SV | SL | Platinum | V6 Sport | TDI Sport | V6 Lux | TDI Lux | V6 Executive | TDI Executive |
Engines | ||||||||||
Transmissions | ||||||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||||||
Tires | ||||||||||
Audio Systems | ||||||||||
Accessories | ||||||||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | ||||||||||
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value. | ||||||||||
Both sliding doors can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||||||
Release latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor. | ||||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||||||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||||||
Pulls decklid / liftgate tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort. | ||||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | ||||||||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the third-row side windows. Retract into rear side panels. | ||||||||||
Homelink. | ||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | ||||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||||||||
Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking. | ||||||||||
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | ||||||||||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | ||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||||
Applies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control. | ||||||||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | ||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | ||||||||||
Detects moving objects near front of vehicle when driving at parking lot speeds. | ||||||||||
Detects moving objects near rear of vehicle when driving at parking lot speeds. | ||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||||||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||||||
Automatically applies brakes when the car is hit to prevent it from hitting a second object. | ||||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | ||||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||||||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||||||
Wide angle camera allows the driver to see well to each side from the very front of the car when pulling out of parking spaces or side streets. | ||||||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | ||||||||||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | ||||||||||
No crossbars. | ||||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||||||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | ||||||||||
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | ||||||||||
Climate Control | ||||||||||
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | ||||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||||||||||
Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone. | ||||||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | ||||||||||
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls. | ||||||||||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | ||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | ||||||||||
Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off. | ||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||||||||||
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | ||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||||
Sunroof over the second row. | ||||||||||
Infotainment | ||||||||||
Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output. | ||||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | ||||||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||||||
Includes CD player. | ||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | ||||||||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||||||||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||||||||||
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | ||||||||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | ||||||||||
Built-in flash drive with a small amount of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | ||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||||
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | ||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | ||||||||||
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||||||||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||||||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||||||
Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around. | ||||||||||
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned. | ||||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||||||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | ||||||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | ||||||||||
Reports engine speed. | ||||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | ||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||
Seats tumble forward at the press of a button. Must be returned to upright position manually. | ||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||||
Seat powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature. | ||||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | ||||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. |
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