2023 Volkswagen Taos trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,380
- 5 trims. $24,155 to $34,535.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SEL 4MOTION AWD.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $24,155 | $1,295 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $26,495 | $1,295 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $28,925 | $1,295 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $30,375 | $1,295 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $34,535 | $1,295 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to SE: +$4,770
S FWD $24,155 to SE FWD $28,925.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Remote start, Alarm system, Voice control, Satellite radio, plus 8 more.
SE to SEL: +$4,160
SE 4MOTION AWD $30,375 to SEL 4MOTION AWD $34,535.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Navigation, Premium audio, Rear parking sensors, Adaptive headlights.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $34,535.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S 4MOTION AWD, $26,495.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SE FWD, $28,925. Optional from S FWD, $24,155.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $24,155.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $24,155.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $34,535.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $34,535.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $28,925. Optional from S FWD, $24,155.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S FWD | S 4MOTION AWD | SE | SEL 4MOTION AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | O | O | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: S 4MOTION AWD, $26,495.
- The most hp: every trim, 158 hp.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 31 mpg, $24,155.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: SEL FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$955.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $23,495 | $24,155 | +$660 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $25,540 | $26,495 | +$955 |
| SE FWD | $27,895 | $28,925 | +$1,030 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $29,345 | $30,375 | +$1,030 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $33,645 | $34,535 | +$890 |
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What this cannot tell you
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