2021 Volkswagen Arteon trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,000
- 4 trims. $36,995 to $46,995.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD.
All 4 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $36,995 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 268 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SEL R-Line FWD | $41,595 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 268 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | $43,395 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 268 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD | $46,995 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 268 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
SE to SEL R-Line: +$4,600
SE FWD $36,995 to SEL R-Line FWD $41,595.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Remote start, Front and rear parking sensors, Fog lights, Adaptive headlights, Rear spoiler, plus 1 more.
SEL R-Line to SEL Premium R-Line: +$3,600
SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD $43,395 to SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD $46,995.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Rear parking sensors.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL R-Line FWD, $41,595.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SE FWD, $36,995.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD, $46,995.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD, $46,995.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE FWD, $36,995.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $36,995.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SE FWD, $36,995.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD, $46,995.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SEL R-Line FWD, $41,595. Optional from SE FWD, $36,995.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD, $46,995.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SE FWD | SEL R-Line | SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | S |
| Remote start | O | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD, $43,395.
- The most hp: every trim, 268 hp.
- The best mpg: SE FWD, 25 mpg, $36,995.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: SE 4Motion AWD, SEL FWD, SEL 4Motion AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: -$200.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $35,995 | $36,995 | +$1,000 |
| SEL R-Line FWD | $41,745 | $41,595 | -$150 |
| SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | $43,645 | $43,395 | -$250 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD | $47,695 | $46,995 | -$700 |
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What this cannot tell you
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