Car options are add-on features beyond the standard equipment built into a new vehicle. While standard features are what buyers most require in a new car purchase, including government-mandated safety equipment, options can add to a car’s desirability and price.
They can be pre-installed at the factory before arriving at dealerships, special ordered in advance by customers, or installed by the dealer. Popular options are often bundled into value packages; some can be purchased as stand-alone equipment.
Dealer-installed car options are primarily accessories, such as roof racks, floor mats, cargo dividers, wheel locks, roadside emergency kits, etc.
