2023 Volkswagen Arteon trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,165
- 3 trims. $43,010 to $50,175.
- Base: SE R-Line FWD. Top: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD.
All 3 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE R-Line FWD | $43,010 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 300 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | $47,180 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 300 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD | $50,175 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 300 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
SE R-Line to SEL R-Line: +$4,170
SE R-Line FWD $43,010 to SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD $47,180.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 25 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Remote start, Power-folding mirrors.
SEL R-Line to SEL Premium R-Line: +$2,995
SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD $47,180 to SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD $50,175.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 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, $47,180.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SE R-Line FWD, $43,010.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SE R-Line FWD, $43,010.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD, $50,175.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE R-Line FWD, $43,010.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE R-Line FWD, $43,010.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SE R-Line FWD, $43,010.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD, $50,175.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD, $47,180. Optional from SE R-Line FWD, $43,010.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD, $50,175.
- 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 R-Line FWD | SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | 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, $47,180.
- The most hp: every trim, 300 hp.
- The best mpg: SE R-Line FWD, 28 mpg, $43,010.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$1,630.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE R-Line FWD | $40,750 | $43,010 | +$2,260 |
| SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | $45,550 | $47,180 | +$1,630 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD | $49,550 | $50,175 | +$625 |
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What this cannot tell you
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