Attractive options for the car

Are you thinking about buying a new car? Don't forget to look at the options and equipment the car has. Both for your own comfort and to increase the resale value in the event of a possible sale.

When Swedes choose options for their car, the most important thing is that it is warm and comfortable, if you look at which options are most popular according to a Sifo survey. Air conditioning and electrically heated seats are the options that Swedes rank highest. Other options that top the list are parking sensors and a rearview camera, the ability to play music from the phone and an adaptive cruise control. Options that are not as popular are interior panels, digital radio and tinted windows.

Many people focus on the exterior of the car before buying, but the interior is just as important, especially when you use the car. Choose options that increase your comfort in everyday life and that are attractive if you plan to resell the car in the future.

Most requested options

• Air conditioning 66%

• Heated seats 60%

• Parking sensor/rear camera 30%

• Hands-free for the phone 28%

• Support playing media from phone 26%

• Adaptive cruise control 25%

• Storage compartment/cup holder 21%

Least requested options

• Interior panels (in wood, aluminum or carbon fiber) 4%

• Digital radio DAB 8%

• Premium sound system (Bose etc) 9%

• Tinted windows 12%

• Keyless lock/start system 12%

About the survey: The survey was conducted in TNS Sifo's web panel during the period 25–31 January 2017. A total of 1775 people aged 16-79 were interviewed. The web panel is nationally representative and recruited based on random selection. There is no self-recruitment in Sifo's web panel.