2022 Volkswagen Passat trim levels explained

All 3 trims

What changes at each step

1. SE to R-Line: +$2,000

   SE FWD $27,575 to R-Line FWD $29,575.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Navigation, Premium audio, Alarm system, Rear spoiler.

2. R-Line to Limited Edition: +$1,000

   R-Line FWD $29,575 to Limited Edition FWD $30,575.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated rear seats, Front and rear parking sensors, Power front seats, Adaptive headlights, Power-folding mirrors.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited Edition FWD, $30,575.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SE FWD, $27,575.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE FWD, $27,575.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $27,575.
• Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SE FWD, $27,575.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: R-Line FWD, $29,575.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: R-Line FWD, $29,575.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $27,575.
• Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited Edition FWD, $30,575.
• 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, 28 mpg.

New for 2022

Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.

• Added: Limited Edition FWD.
• Dropped: S FWD.
• Carried over with a price: 2 trims. Median change: +$80.

Compare two trims