Differences between Base, Package 1, Package 2 and Special Edition VW Jetta TDI – 2005 to 2007

The base 2005 VW Jetta TDI included a host of luxury features that were not included on the base 2006 VW Jetta TDI. Included features that were removed from the 2006 base cars included auto-on/off headlights, automatic windshield wipers with rain sensor, auto-dimming center rearview mirror, dual-zone automatic climate control (called climatronic), adjustable lighting in the footwell, trip computer, lights under the side-view mirrors to illuminate the ground when you open the doors doors, highline instrument clusters with full-screen driver information system and a homelink remote control on the sun visor. All of these features were dropped for the next model year because customers found the cars too expensive. Actually, the car now had more features than the VW Passat. Customers walked into your Volkswagen dealership expecting to buy a Passat and walked out with a VW Jetta.

Therefore, VW changed the features of the base car and the packages. All base 2005 to 2006 VW Jetta TDIs included amenities such as heated vinyl leatherette seats, heated sideview mirror glass, and LED turn signals in the left and right sideview mirrors.

For 2005, Package 1 included (in addition to the base cars), a moonroof, the Cold Weather Package (heated seats and heated windshield wipers), and 16″ alloy wheels.

For 2005 Package 2 included (in addition to Package 1 cars), leather seats, 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with three memory settings, 12-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat, multifunction steering wheel with trip computer , a manually operated rear window mesh sun shield, multifunction steering wheel, and Tamo Ash wood interior trim on the dash, gear shifter, ashtray, and door side panels.

VW changed the packages for 2006. Package 1 included (in addition to the base cars), a moonroof and the seven-brand premium satellite radio with a six-CD in-dash changer. They have not included alloy wheels since they were moved to the base package for 2006.

For 2006 Package 2 included (in addition to Package 1 cars), leather seats, 12-way power adjustable driver’s seat with three memory settings, multifunction steering wheel with trip computer. They removed the rear window sun shield, power passenger seat, and wood trim.

Because emissions standards were more stringent, Volkswagen extended the production line through the end of the 2006 calendar year for 2006 model year cars. These cars are called 2006.5 Special Editions. These are considered a completely different trim line. The special edition base cars included everything from the 2005-2006 base models and added a trunk spoiler, diesel edition badging on the front fenders, a 115V household outlet on the rear of the center console, and a steering wheel. multifunction. Many of these cars also had an iPod adapter and tire pressure monitoring sensors.

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