2020 Volkswagen Passat trim levels explained

All 4 trims

What changes at each step

1. S to SE: +$2,850

   S FWD $22,995 to SE FWD $25,845.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Remote start, Push-button start, Power driver seat, Leather steering wheel, Rain-sensing wipers.

2. SE to R-Line: +$2,800

   SE FWD $25,845 to R-Line FWD $28,645.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Alarm system, Rear spoiler.

3. R-Line to SEL: +$2,450

   R-Line FWD $28,645 to SEL FWD $31,095.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Front and rear parking sensors, Power front seats, plus 2 more.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL FWD, $31,095.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S FWD, $22,995.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $22,995.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $22,995.
• Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: S FWD, $22,995.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL FWD, $31,095.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL FWD, $31,095.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $25,845. Optional from S FWD, $22,995.
• Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SEL FWD, $31,095.
• Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a third row, a panoramic roof.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

Cheapest trim with

• The most hp: every trim, 174 hp.
• The best mpg: every trim, 27 mpg.

New for 2020

Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.

• Added: S FWD, SE FWD, R-Line FWD, SEL FWD.
• Dropped: 2.0T Wolfsburg FWD, 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition FWD, 2.0T SE R-Line FWD.

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