2022 Volkswagen Arteon trim levels explained

All 3 trims

What changes at each step

1. SE R-Line to SEL R-Line: +$4,800

   SE R-Line FWD $40,750 to SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD $45,550.

   • Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
   • MPG: 28 mpg to 25 mpg.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Remote start, Fog lights, Adaptive headlights, Power-folding mirrors.

2. SEL R-Line to SEL Premium R-Line: +$4,000

   SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD $45,550 to SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD $49,550.

   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 4Motion AWD, $45,550.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SE R-Line FWD, $40,750.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD, $49,550.
• Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD, $49,550.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE R-Line FWD, $40,750.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE R-Line FWD, $40,750.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: SE R-Line FWD, $40,750.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD, $49,550.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD, $45,550. Optional from SE R-Line FWD, $40,750.
• Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD, $49,550.
• 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.

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD, $45,550.
• The most hp: every trim, 300 hp.
• The best mpg: SE R-Line FWD, 28 mpg, $40,750.

New for 2022

Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.

• Added: SE R-Line FWD.
• Dropped: SE FWD, SEL R-Line FWD.
• Carried over with a price: 2 trims. Median change: +$2,355.

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