Style on a Budget? The 2013 Volkswagen CC Isn't It
The sleek, swoopy sedan was refreshed for 2013, but a significant price increase has been attached to the minor styling update. The new CC — based on the previous generation — still offers owners a dose of style compared to the more mainstream looks of the redesigned Passat and Jetta, but not as much as before.
Styling tweaks for 2013 make it look more like the new Passat, but that full redesign led to a bigger yet more affordable car. The CC’s higher price and new lean toward family styling make it standout less in VW’s lineup, so why choose one over a Passat?
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Looking at the numbers, it’s hard to find a reason. The 2012 CC with its delightfully zippy 200-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder started at $29,335. The 2013 version with the same engine starts much higher: $31,075. V-6 versions climb to $38,555; add all-wheel drive for a steep base price of $42,245 (all prices include an $825 destination charge). Aside from the cosmetic tweaks, the only big difference between model years is in the backseat. The 2012 had a two-passenger backseat; the 2013 offers seating for three.
On the other hand, the 2013 Passat sedan with its respectable but unexciting standard 2.5-liter five-cylinder starts at just $21,640. If you want the potent and efficient 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine, it starts at $27,020. At the top, V-6 versions begin at $30,030 (all prices include a $795 destination charge). The Passat is also several inches longer than the CC, with much more passenger volume (102 cubic feet compared to CC’s 94) and cargo space (15.9 cubic feet compared to 13.2).
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