2024 Volkswagen Taos trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,520
- 7 trims. $23,995 to $33,515.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SEL 4MOTION AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $23,995 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $26,335 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $28,165 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $29,615 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| SE Black FWD | $30,365 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| SE Black 4MOTION AWD | $32,015 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $33,515 | $1,425 | 1.5L 4cyl | 158 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to SE: +$4,170
S FWD $23,995 to SE FWD $28,165.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Remote start, Alarm system, Voice control, Satellite radio, Remote keyless entry, plus 5 more.
SE to SE Black: +$2,200
SE FWD $28,165 to SE Black FWD $30,365.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Adaptive headlights, Roof rails.
SE Black to SEL: +$1,500
SE Black 4MOTION AWD $32,015 to SEL 4MOTION AWD $33,515.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Navigation, Premium audio, Rear parking sensors.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $33,515.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S 4MOTION AWD, $26,335.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: S FWD, $23,995.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $23,995.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $23,995.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $33,515.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $33,515.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $28,165. Optional from S FWD, $23,995.
- 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 | SE Black | SEL 4MOTION AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | O | O | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: S 4MOTION AWD, $26,335.
- The most hp: every trim, 158 hp.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 31 mpg, $23,995.
New for 2024
Compared with 2023. Trims matched by name.
- Added: SE Black FWD, SE Black 4MOTION AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: -$760.
| Trim | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $24,155 | $23,995 | -$160 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $26,495 | $26,335 | -$160 |
| SE FWD | $28,925 | $28,165 | -$760 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $30,375 | $29,615 | -$760 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $34,535 | $33,515 | -$1,020 |
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What this cannot tell you
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