Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | 500L | 500L | 500L | 500L | 500L |
Trim | 2.5L S | 2.5L Wolfsburg Edition | 2.5L SE | TDI SE | V6 SE | 2.5L SEL | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | Pop | Easy | Trekking | Trekking Urbana | Lounge |
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||||||||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. Not body color. | ||||||||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||||||||
Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||||||||||||||
Infotainment | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Dictate text for messages and/or emails. Annual fee. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||||||||
Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot. | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||||
Shocks mechanically adjust firmness based on direct road inputs. Not driver adjustable. | ||||||||||||||
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy 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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