What are preferred equipment packages? Do all cars have them or can I order a car without a package?
Preferred equipment packages (also known as “value equipment” or “popular equipment” packages) are different from trim level packages. A trim level package such as GT, XLT, Eddie Bauer, Limited, etc. may offer two or more preferred equipment packages to choose from. These preferred packages normally include equipment such as power windows and locks, air conditioning and stereos bundled in different groups to appeal to different buyers, and they usually offer savings over ordering the items individually. Most manufacturers require a preferred equipment package to be designated when the dealer orders a vehicle from the factory, so it is likely that a car on a franchise dealer’s lot will contain some type of preferred equipment package.
