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Model | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI |
Trim | S | Limited Edition | SE | TDI | TDI Cup Edition | SEL | Wolfsburg Edition | S | Limited Edition | SE | TDI | TDI Cup Edition | SEL | Wolfsburg Edition |
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. | ||||||||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Climate Control | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||||||||||
Infotainment | ||||||||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||||||||
Reports engine speed. | ||||||||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||||||||
All-weather floormats. | ||||||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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