VW Prices the 2016 Passat

2016 Volkswagen Passat (Credit: © Volkswagen)

Last month, VW revealed the 2016 Passat and its changes, which included a new front and rear design, an updated cabin, new LED headlights and taillights, and the first-ever R-Line Passat in the U.S. At the same time, the automaker also revealed the starting price of $22,440 for the base 1.8T S model, but let the rest of the lineup unpriced. Today, Volkswagen fills the gaps in the lineup by releasing all of the pricing details on the new sedan.

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As VW revealed last month, the 1.8T S starts out at $22,440. At this price point, VW offers the Passat with 16-inch aluminum wheels, Climatronic dual climate control, the MIB II Composition Color 5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a rearview camera, and a USB port. Optionally, buyers can get LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, and LED taillights as part of the $1,245 Lighting Package.

The new R-Line trim level adds a little more sportiness to the 2016 Passat by way of unique rocker panels, a restyled front bumper with black accents, a special rear diffuser, 19-inch aluminum wheels, and performance tires. This new-for-2016 trim level starts from $23,975, but buyers can add the Comfort Package, which includes V-Tex leatherette seating, a power driver seat, heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, and heated washer nozzles for an extra $775. Also available is the Lighting Package for $1,095.

2016 Volkswagen Passat (Credit: © Volkswagen)

Moving into the SE trim will set buyers back at least $26,280. This trim features all of the standard S features plus 17-inch wheels, a power sunroof, SiriusXM radio, a second USB port, a 6.3-inch infotainment screen, adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, V-Tex seating with heat up front, a power driver’s seat, and more. The optional Lighting Package comes in at $1,245 on this trim.

The SE w/ Technology trim level begins at $28,410, and it features all that the SE comes with and then some. The additional features on this trim include a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, keyless entry with push-button start, a hands-free trunk, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and more.

The SEL trim starts from $30,495 and adds 18-inch wheels, a Fender audio system, stainless-steel pedals, Vienna leather upholstery, power front seats with memory, and more. Moving into the SEL Premium adds $3,775 to the SEL’s price tag, and it comes standard with LED headlights, daytime running lights and taillights, remote start, lane-departure warning with assist, and more. Adding the 3.6-liter V-6 jumps the price to $36,835.

There is no official word on when the 2016 Passat will arrive in dealers, but it should be very soon.