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TDI® w/ Sun., Sound, & Nav.

TDI® w/ Sun., Sound, & Nav.

$26,545*
Exterior 
Crash-optimized front end Standard
Fully galvanized sheet metalStandard
Body colored bumpersStandard
Heat-insulated glassStandard
Halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lensesStandard
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)Standard
Headlights-on warning tone (tone sounds when driver's door is open and ignition key is removed)Standard
Body colored mirrorsStandard
Heated power side mirrors Standard
Chrome trim on running boardsStandard
Metallic paint (no charge)Option
Non-metallic paintStandard
Power tilting/sliding tinted panoramic sunroofStandard
215/55 R17 17" all-weather tires Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Standard
Temporary-use spare tireStandard
17" Rotor alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel locksStandard
Heated windshield washer nozzlesStandard
Windshield wipers, variable intermittentStandard
Interior 
Cruise controlStandard
Electric rear window defrosterStandard
Integrated armrests in front door panelsStandard
Front and rear carpet floor matsStandard
Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge and outside temperatureStandard
Multi-function trip computer with trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, and miles to empty Standard
3-pod dash-mounted gauge cluster including boost pressure, sport lap timer/stopwatch, and oil temperatureStandard
2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, rear trunk release, and panic buttonStandard
Keyless access with push-button startStandard
Two 12V power outletsStandard
Interior front center dome light with time delay and two reading lightsStandard
4-position, 3-color ambient lightingStandard
Automatic locking feature (doors lock when vehicle reaches 8 mph, unlock automatically upon airbag deployment) 1)Standard
Driver and passenger door-mounted power lock/unlock switches for central locking systemStandard
Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrorsStandard
AUX-in for portable audio playersStandard
Bluetooth® with audio streaming 2)Standard
Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cableStandard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscriptionStandard
3-point safety belts for all rear seating positionsStandard
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), child seat anchor pointsStandard
Driver and front passenger, front airbag supplemental restraint system 1)Standard
Combined curtain and side air bag system for front seat passengersStandard
Front seat safety belt pretensioners with load limitersStandard
Safety belt Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) for all seating positionsStandard
Height-adjustable front seat beltsStandard
Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) 3)Standard
Driver seat with adjustable lumbar supportStandard
Front seatback storage pocketsStandard
6-way manually adjustable front seatsStandard
Easy entry system (front seats can be moved forward for easy access to rear seats)Standard
Height-adjustable headrestsStandard
Heated front seats Standard
50/50 split folding rear seatStandard
Height adjustable and telescoping steering column Standard
Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impactStandard
Theft-deterrent steering columnStandard
Blinker control stalk with lane change featureStandard
Leather-wrapped, multi-function sport steering wheelStandard
Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with shifter paddles (for DSG® automatic)Option
GloveboxStandard
Kaeferfach heritage-inspired gloveboxStandard
Front center armrest with storage compartmentStandard
Chrome trim on rotary light switchStandard
2 front grab handles Standard
Leather-wrapped shift knob and brake handleStandard
Remote release for trunkStandard
V-Tex leatherette seating surfacesStandard
Air vents in instrument panelStandard
Climatic air-conditioning with pollen filterStandard
Power windows with pinch protection; front windows with automatic 1-touch feature, operable from driver's side onlyStandard
Fender® Premium Audio System with 8 speakers plus subwooferStandard
RNS 315 touchscreen navigation systemStandard
Body color dashboard and interior trim Standard
Buckle switch for airbag sensorsStandard
Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impactStandard
Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)Standard
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)Standard
Crash optimized pedal controlsStandard
Technical 
Hard shell battery box protectionStandard
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)Standard
Power-assisted front vented disc brakesStandard
2.0L, 16-valve, in-line 4-cylinder TDI® Clean Diesel engine with common rail direct injection; 140 hp, 236 lbs/ft of torqueStandard
Electromechanical power steering with variable assistance and active returnStandard
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)Standard
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)Standard
Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)Standard
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)Standard
Engine Braking Assist (EBA)Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)Standard
6-speed manual transmissionStandard
6-speed DSG® automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport modeOption
Optional Features 
17" Helix WheelOption
18" Helix WheelOption
Custom SunshieldOption
Fog Light Retrofit Harness KitOption
License Plate FrameOption
Basic AlarmOption
Valve Stem CapsOption
MDI Adapter CableOption
White Side Stripes Bug Custom Vehicle GraphicOption
White Side Stripes Volkswagen Custom Vehicle GraphicOption
Wolfsburg Coat of Arms Custom Vehicle GraphicOption
Pedal CapsOption
Engine HeaterOption
First Aid KitOption
TDI Mat Kit (Fender)Option
Graphics Kit - "Eight Ball"Option
Splash GuardsOption
Carpeted Mat Kit (Fender)Option
Mat Kit (Fender)Option
Graphics Kit - "Beetle" BlackOption
Graphics Kit - "Beetle" WhiteOption
Colors 
Candy WhiteOption
Tornado RedOption
BlackOption
Reflex Silver MetallicOption
Platinum Gray MetallicOption
Yellow RushOption
Toffee Brown MetallicOption
Denim BlueOption
Moonrock Silver MetallicOption
Titan Black V-tex leatherette seating surfacesOption
Beige V-tex leatherette seating surfacesOption
Warranty  
12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation 4)Standard
5-year/60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty 4)Standard
3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty 4)Standard
3 year/36,000 mile (whichever occurs first) No-Charge Scheduled Carefree Maintenance™ 5)Standard
3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance* 6)Standard
  • 1) ¹Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
  • 2) ¹Requires compatible device.
  • 3) ¹The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.
    ²Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
  • 4) ¹See dealer or warranty booklet for details.
  • 5) The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.
  • 6) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party.