Which 2027 Volkswagen Taos trim should you buy?
$26,500 to $35,900. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Volkswagen's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Sport FWD → SE FWD, +$1,890 for 13 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: S AWD at $28,200.
Sport $27,400
+$900 over the S FWD.
Standard here, not on the S FWD: 18-inch black wheels w/ all-season tires
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
S $28,200
+$800 over the Sport FWD.
Standard here, not on the Sport FWD: 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels w/ all-season tires, 18-inch five-spoke machined alloy wheels w/ all-season tires
MPG comb 30 mpg → 28 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 27.9 cu-ft → 24.9 cu-ft
Sport $29,100
+$900 over the S AWD.
Standard here, not on the S AWD: 18-inch black wheels w/ all-season tires
SE $29,290
+$1,890 over the Sport FWD.
Standard here, not on the Sport FWD: 18-inch machined alloy wheels w/ all-season tires, 8-way power driver seat w/ lumbar support, Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, CloudTex and cloth seating surfaces, Dual-zone, touch control Climatronic climate control, Park Distance Control w/ front and rear sensors, Privacy glass, Remote start and alarm, Silver roof rails, USB-C ports: 2 front (data and charge), 1 rear (charge only), Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro w/ fully configurable 10.25-inch display, Wireless charging
SE $30,990
+$1,890 over the Sport AWD.
Standard here, not on the Sport AWD: 18-inch machined alloy wheels w/ all-season tires, 8-way power driver seat w/ lumbar support, Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, CloudTex and cloth seating surfaces, Dual-zone, touch control Climatronic climate control, Park Distance Control w/ front and rear sensors, Privacy glass, Remote start and alarm, Silver roof rails, USB-C ports: 2 front (data and charge), 1 rear (charge only), Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro w/ fully configurable 10.25-inch display, Wireless charging
SE Black $31,540
+$2,250 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 18-inch black wheels w/ all-season tires, 18-inch five-spoke machined alloy wheels w/ all-season tires, 19-inch black alloy wheels w/ all-season tires, Black roof rails, Illuminated front light-bar, Panoramic sunroof
SE Black $33,240
+$2,250 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: 18-inch black wheels w/ all-season tires, 18-inch five-spoke machined alloy wheels w/ all-season tires, 19-inch black alloy wheels w/ all-season tires, Black roof rails, Illuminated front light-bar, Panoramic sunroof
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
SEL $35,900
+$2,660 over the SE Black AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE Black AWD: 10-color ambient interior lighting, 19-inch machined alloy wheels w/ all-season tires, Cloth seats, Discover Media MIB3 infotainment w/ 8-inch display w/ navigation, AM/FM/HD Radio, media player, and voice control, Dynamic Road Sign Display, Leather seating surfaces, Premium Sound, Silver roof rails, Ventilated front seats
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Compare two trims side by side → Back to the 2027 Volkswagen Taos
Common questions about the 2027 Volkswagen Taos trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Volkswagen Taos trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Sport FWD to the SE FWD: $1,890 more for 13 features the press kit lists as standard on the SE FWD and not on the Sport FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2027 Volkswagen Taos trims cost?
9 trims, from $26,500 for the S FWD to $35,900 for the SEL AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2027 Volkswagen Taos with all-wheel drive?
The S AWD, at $28,200 MSRP.