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 in the base 2006 VW Jetta TDI. Included features that were dropped 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 footwell lighting, trip computer, lights under the side-view mirrors to illuminate the ground when you opened the doors doors, highline instrument clusters with full-screen driver information system, and a homelink remote in the visor. All of these features were dropped for the next model year because customers found the cars too expensive. In reality, the car now had more features than the VW Passat. Customers walked into their Volkswagen dealership expecting to buy a Passat and walked out with a VW Jetta.

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

For 2005, Package 1 included (in addition to the base cars), a sunroof, 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 sunshield, multifunction steering wheel, and Tamo Ash wood interior trim on the dash, shifter, ashtray, and door side panels.

VW changed packages for 2006. Package 1 included (in addition to the base cars), a sunroof, and the seven-brand premium satellite radio with an in-dash six-CD changer. They did not include alloy wheels since they were carried over 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 sunshield, power passenger seat, and wood trim.

Because emission standards were stricter, Volkswagen extended the production line through the end of the 2006 calendar year for the 2006 model year cars. These cars are called 2006.5 special editions. These are considered a completely different finishing line. Base Special Edition cars included everything from the base 2005-2006 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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