Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2.0T Trend, Sport, Sport Plus, and 2.0T Sport are well-equipped turbo entry points. Lux, Lux Plus, Lux Limited, and Luxury add a sunroof, navigation, and richer cabin treatment. R-Line and 2.0T R-Line put sportier bodywork first, while 2.0T R-Line Executive blends that look with more luxury and, in its final year, added driver-assistance technology. The 2.0T Executive is the comfort-first turbo model. VR6 Sport and VR6 Lux bring V6 power, while VR6 4Motion, VR6 4Motion Executive, and 3.6 VR6 4Motion Executive add all-wheel-drive flagship character.
The Base Model trim level — 2.0T Sport, 2.0T Trend, Sport, and Sport Plus — is the well-equipped starting point, with the CC’s sleek shape and upscale everyday basics.
Best for: Shoppers who want distinctive styling and a comfortable cabin without prioritizing R-Line bodywork or V6 power.
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The Comfort Upgrade trim level — Lux, Lux Limited, Lux Plus, and Luxury — is the four-cylinder branch that adds a sunroof, navigation, and richer cabin details.
Best for: Shoppers who care more about cabin comfort and convenience than sport-themed styling or V6 power.
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Adds a sunroof, adaptive lighting, navigation, and more luxury-focused cabin details while retaining the turbo-four formula.
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The Sport Styling trim level — 2.0T R-Line, 2.0T R-Line Executive, and R-Line — is the appearance-focused branch, defined by R-Line bumpers and side sills rather than extra engine output.
Best for: Style-first buyers who want the CC to look sharper while keeping its turbo-four driving character.
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Shifts the emphasis from the Lux models’ comfort-focused presentation to R-Line exterior styling. The R-Line Executive adds back more cabin luxury and, in its final year, driver-assistance features.
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The Premium Comfort trim level — 2.0T Executive — is the comfort-first turbo CC, with leather, memory settings, a panoramic sunroof, and a larger navigation system.
Best for: Buyers who want a luxury-leaning turbo model without moving to the V6 branch.
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Moves away from the R-Line appearance theme and adds a more comfort-focused cabin with leather, memory settings, a panoramic sunroof, and added convenience features.
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The High Performance trim level — 3.6 VR6 4Motion Executive, VR6 4Motion, VR6 4Motion Executive, VR6 Lux, and VR6 Sport — is the V6 branch; 4Motion models add all-wheel drive, while Lux and Sport versions emphasize power and cabin richness.
Best for: Shoppers who want stronger V6 power and, with a 4Motion model, added traction for poor weather.
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Replaces the turbo four-cylinder with a V6. The 4Motion members add all-wheel drive, while later Executive versions bring the fullest set of comfort and driver-assistance features.
0 in stock| Feature | Base Model | Sport Styling | Comfort Upgrade | Premium Comfort | High Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | 2.0T Sport, 2.0T Trend, Sport, Sport Plus5 in stock | 2.0T R-Line, 2.0T R-Line Executive, R-Line6 in stock | Lux, Lux Limited, Lux Plus, Luxury1 in stock | 2.0T Executive0 in stock | 3.6 VR6 4Motion Executive, VR6 4Motion, VR6 4Motion Executive, VR6 Lux, VR6 Sport0 in stock |
| Engine | 200-hp turbo four | 200-hp turbo four | Turbo four | Turbo four | V6 |
| All-wheel drive | — | — | — | — | 4Motion member trims |
| Exterior theme | Standard CC styling | R-Line bumpers and side sills | Luxury-focused details | Comfort-focused Executive trim | V6 flagship styling |
| Sunroof | Varies by member and year | Panoramic on R-Line Executive | Standard | Standard panoramic | Standard on VR6 Lux; varies elsewhere |
| Seat and cabin trim | Synthetic leather | Synthetic leather or leather by member | Leather on Luxury; Lux versions vary | Leather with driver memory | Leather on VR6 Lux; varies by member |
| Navigation | Varies by member and year | Standard | Standard | Larger-screen system | On Lux and Executive members |
| Adaptive cruise and collision braking | — | Final-year R-Line Executive | — | — | Later 3.6 VR6 4Motion Executive |
In the 2016 lineup, Trend was the simpler starting trim, while Sport added keyless access with push-button start. Both kept the 200-hp turbo engine, heated power seats, synthetic leather, a rearview camera, and smartphone-compatible touchscreen.
In the early refreshed lineup, Sport Plus bundled the six-speed DSG automatic, navigation, and adaptive headlights with LED daytime running lights. It kept the same 200-hp turbo engine and heated power front seats as Sport.
No. In comparable four-cylinder years, R-Line uses the same 200-hp turbo engine as Sport. Its main changes are visual, including sportier bumpers, side sills, special trim details, and, on some versions, 18-inch wheels.
On later CCs, R-Line Executive goes beyond the regular R-Line's sporty appearance. It adds leather, a panoramic sunroof, memory features, and power-folding heated mirrors. The final version also has adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning.
In the 2014–2015 lineup, the 2.0T Executive adds a panoramic sunroof, leather, driver-seat memory, keyless access, hands-free trunk access, power-folding heated mirrors, and a larger navigation screen. It keeps the turbo engine and front-wheel drive.
These early turbo-four trims form a comfort-and-tech ladder. Lux adds a sunroof, navigation, adaptive lighting, and ambient lighting. Lux Plus brings a larger navigation screen, rearview camera, and wood trim. Lux Limited adds adaptive Bi-Xenon headlights to the richer Lux Plus package.
On early CCs, Luxury keeps the Sport's turbo-four power but adds leather, a panoramic tilt sunroof, driver memory, dual-zone climate control, and front and rear parking sensors. It is the comfort-focused choice rather than an engine upgrade.
On early CCs, both trims use the 280-hp VR6 and carry upscale equipment. VR6 4Motion adds all-wheel drive for stronger traction, while VR6 Sport sends its power through the front wheels.
VR6 Lux is a front-wheel-drive V6 model with leather, memory settings, a sunroof, a rearview camera, and larger navigation. VR6 4Motion Executive adds all-wheel drive and the fuller luxury package, including ventilated seats, driver massage, premium audio, and parking sensors.
Look for a trim with 4Motion in its name, especially VR6 4Motion or VR6 4Motion Executive. These pair the 280-hp V6 with all-wheel drive. The four-cylinder CC trims use front-wheel drive.
For 2016, the VR6 4Motion Executive carries the advanced driver aids. In the simplified 2017 range, that role moves to R-Line Executive. Its equipment includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning.
The 2016-and-newer CC lineup uses a touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Earlier trims may have navigation and Bluetooth, but the provided lineup history does not give them this newer smartphone integration.
Sport is the straightforward choice across much of the CC's run. It centers on the 200-hp turbo engine, heated power front seats, dual-zone climate control, and upscale lighting without emphasizing the richer cabin extras of Executive or the styling additions of R-Line.
VR6 4Motion Executive is the range-topping choice in the years it was offered. It combines the 280-hp V6 and all-wheel drive with ventilated front seats, driver massage, premium audio, parking sensors, navigation, and a rearview camera.