Volkswagen Prices 2013 CC Sedan From $31,430, Top Trim Costs $42,240

Volkswagen has announced pricing for its 2013 CC sedan just ahead of the car's March on-sale date, and while the cost to bring one home has increased over last year, the car now includes additional standard equipment. The CC went under the refresh knife this year; the result is a car that, while still good-looking, isn't as pretty as before. (For the skinny on all the 2013 updates, read our story here.)  Prices for the 2013 CC span from $31,430 for the base 2.0T Sport all the way up to $42,240 for the VR6 4Motion Executive. For 2013, VW dropped the 2.0T Lux Plus and 2.0T Lux Limited, although it added new 2.0T Sport Plus and VR6 Lux trims. The sporty 2.0T R-Line will carry over to the 2013 CC lineup, but info and pricing will arrive at a later date. The details: 2.0T Sport: $31,430 + $1100 for optional six-speed dual-clutch automatic ($2095 increase over 2012; a base model without LED running lights and adaptive front lighting is available by special order for $360 less but will not be stocked by dealers) 2.0T Sport Plus: $33,670 (New trim level for 2013) 2.0T Lux: $36,175 ($3935 increase over 2012) VR6 Lux: $38,550 (New trim level for 2013, combines 2.0T Lux's features with V-6 engine) VR6 4Motion Executive: $42,240 ($1330 increase over 2012) All 2013 CCs get bi-xenon headlights and LED taillights as standard, and automatic climate control is now included even on the base 2.0T Sport. We find it a bit odd that 2.0T Sport models without the fancy front lighting won't be stocked on dealer lots, but the extra kit costs just $360 more. That's a good deal for LED running lights and adaptive front headlights. Besides the new styling and reshuffled trim levels, the biggest change to the 2013 CC is the adoption of a standard rear bench that provides seating for a fifth passenger; the previous four-place arrangement provided an air of sophistication but also likely cost VW more than a few sales. We will drive the car in the near future, so check back soon for our first-drive report. from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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