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VW Golf GTI trim levels compared

One of the first steps in searching for the right VW Golf GTI is to identify which trim level has the features that I would find beneficial to have and be worth paying for.  What follows is a summary of the Mk7 GTI trim levels and the option packages with some of their key features.

There are a few other minor items  that exist on all trim levels that I have not included in the table as their presence is not particularly noteworthy, i.e. leather wrapped handbrake.

Feature"S""SE""Autobahn"
Doors2 or 42 or 4 4 only
SeatsClark plaid cloth, 8-way partial powerTitan black leather, 8-way partial powerTitan black leather, 12-way power adjust
Fender Premium AudioNoYesYes
Panoramic SunroofNoYesYes
Keyless Access with Push-Button StartNoYesYes
Dual-Zone Climate ControlNoNoYes
Touchscreen NavigationNoNoYes
Transmission6MT (STD)
6-Spd DSG (Optional)
6MT (STD)
6-Spd DSG (Optional)
6MT (STD)
6-Spd DSG (Optional)
Wheels18-inch aluminum alloy wheelsYesYes
LED Fog LightsYesYes
Rearview cameraYesYes
Heatable front seatsYesYes
Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheelYesYes
NoAutomatic headlightsYes
NoRain-sensing windshield wipersYes