Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
Model | MKS | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
Trim | Base | 1.8T S | 1.8T Limited Edition | 1.8T SE | 1.8T SEL |
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. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value. | |||||
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. | |||||
Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad. | |||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee. | |||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | |||||
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | |||||
Homelink. | |||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Automatically applies the brakes if you're about to back into the path of an oncoming car. | |||||
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | |||||
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. | |||||
Steering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane. | |||||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |||||
Cargo Management | |||||
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. | |||||
No crossbars. | |||||
Climate Control | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||
Engine / Motor | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Exterior | |||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |||||
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. | |||||
Infotainment | |||||
Requires compatible Android phone. | |||||
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | |||||
Requires compatible Apple iPhone. | |||||
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. | |||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | |||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||
Mirrors a phone's display on the car's infotainment display. Permits interaction with approved apps. | |||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||
Converts text messages to speech. | |||||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |||||
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. 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. | |||||
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | |||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||
Fog light on the appropriate side turns on (and might also swivel) when the steering wheel is turned. Requires and does not include value of fog lights. | |||||
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 | |||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||||
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. | |||||
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 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. | |||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||||
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. | |||||
Transmission | |||||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
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