My M4 is now sold and I'm looking to get in to either an RRS, Cayenne or X5 M50d.

My preferred RRS is the Autobiography (not too keen on the unpainted plastic bits on the other models) but could someone please explain the options list to me as the Approved used Site is pretty crap.

Are all the options stuck on to the AB like the Cayenne GTS?

Any help appreciated lads, cheers.

Depends what options you want. An ATB is by no means "fully loaded". MY2016 HSE D SDV6 - gone due to fuel dilution problems.

By the age of 50 you have the face you deserve - George Orwell.

Are they worth the £5k+ sticker price over the Dynamic though?

My budget is circa £60k.

I'm going to look at a AB 2014 sat morning 27700 miles sidesteps,mudflaps & its just over 60k,,they are all about the same price 58-63 depending on mileage.

Andy Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Hi Andy,

I thought you'd bought that one?

I'm just trying to see if it's worth paying the extra for the AB above and beyond a dynamic, yes you get some more extras but does that make it easier to sell on and if so will the resale price be the same difference?

You can have colour coding as an optional extra on HSE/HSE Dynamic or can get it done yourself at a body shop.

From memory (I ordered in March 2015 so may not be accurate presently), some of the extras you get in AB as standard over HSE Dynamic are:
- Colour coded bottom sills
- No cost fixed or opening glass panoramic roof option
- No cost contrast roof option
- No cost Alston headlining option
- Premium leather with the option of 2 or 3 tone seats
- More adjustments in seats as standard
- Cooled (in addition to heated) front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Better audio system
- Bigger and more expensive alloys as standard
- Auto High Beam Assist
- No cost centre cubby coolbox option
- 3 zone climate control
- InControl Premium (not 100% sure whether HSED has that)

The list is not exhaustive btw.

As wilf said, AB isn't "fully loaded". Mine was 4-5k above the base AB price after only a few optional extras and dealer fit accessories but there was potential to go up way more than that if every box was ticked.

Whether it is worth the extra or not depends on your use/requirement of options. AB is suppsed to hold its value better than an HSE/HSED with all the AB extras added.

EDIT: Added cooled seats and 3 zone climate control. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

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ive left a deposit & going to look at it sat & if everything is ok with it ill be buying.

Andy Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

You can add heated/ cooled front seats, adaptive cruise, 825W meridian audio, Red brake calipers, InControl WiFi and configurable "mood" lighting to the list that FKarim posted - these are for whichever model year is currently being shown on the LR Configurator today 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

This is the spec on the oneim going for
CD Player
USB



Body Glass
Acoustic windscreen
Laminated front side windows
Heated windscreen
Rear wash/wipe
Laminated windscreen
Heated rear window
Electric front/rear windows/one touch operation
Remote window closing
Door/quarter lights in toughened plate glass
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Brakes
Trailer stability assist
Electronic parking brake
ABS + EBD + EBA
Trailer Stability Programme
Roll stability control
Auto locking differential
Electronic traction control
Red painted brake calipers
Hill descent control
DSC-Dynamic Stability Control
CBC - (Cornering brake control)
Torque vectoring brake
Chassis/Suspension
Adaptive dynamics
Electronic air suspension
Terrain Response 2 Auto
Communication
Bluetooth telephone connection
Driver Aids
Speed limiter
Dynamic response
EPAS
Rear park distance control
Front parking aid with visual display
Adaptive cruise control with queue assist and intelligent emergency brake
Driver Convenience
Mist sensor
Push button starter
Driver Information
HDD Premium navigation including voice control and TMC with touch screen
Trip computer
Driving Mirrors
Electric heated,adjustable, folding door mirrors with memory + approach lamp
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Engine
Diesel particulate filter
Entertainment
USB/aux input socket
Bluetooth audio streaming
MP3 compatible radio/single CD player
DAB Digital radio
Audio remote control in steering wheel
Exterior Body Features
Twin exhaust tailpipe
Illuminated Aluminium Tread Plates with Range Rover lettering
Gloss black exterior trim
Roof rack preparation
Power tailgate
Exterior Lights
High beam assist
Headlight washers
Daytime running lights
LED rear lamps
Follow me home headlights
Front fog lights
Automatic headlights
Reversing lights
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Climate control memory
Pollen filter
Auto air recirculation
Interior Features
Autobiography Oxford perforated Leather upholstery
Front and rear cupholders
Sports pedals
Front/rear passenger grab handles
Centre armrest with cubby box
Reach/rake electric adjustable steering column + entry/exit tilt away
Rear centre armrest
Glovebox
Driver's footrest
Front door storage bin
Roof mounted stowage nets
Front stowage pocket
Centre cooler storage box
Auxilliary 12V power socket
Front centre console storage box
Roller blind loadspace cover
Multifunction steering wheel
Leather heated steering wheel
Interior Lights
Interior mood lighting
Courtesy lights
Luggage compartment lighting
Front map lights
Ambient Lighting
Safety
Electric child locks
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Auto lock system when vehicle in motion
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Front side airbags
3 point seatbelts on all seats
Dual horn
Dual stage Driver/Passenger Airbags
Curtain airbags
Seat Piping/Additional Trimming
Contrast stitching
Seats
2 way rear head restraints
Front seat back map pockets
Isofix child seat preparation
2 way active front head restraints
Security
Single point entry
Locking wheel nuts
Remote locking
Perimetric and volumetric anti theft alarm
Keyless entry
Vanity Mirrors
Illuminated vanity mirrors

Andy Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Tim in Scotland wrote:

You can add heated/ cooled front seats, adaptive cruise, 825W meridian audio, Red brake calipers, InControl WiFi and configurable "mood" lighting to the list that FKarim posted - these are for whichever model year is currently being shown on the LR Configurator today

I added cooled seats later. Thanks Tim for quantifying my vague "better audio system" Forgot red brake calipers and WiFi (not sure whether InControl Premium includes WiFi). I deliberately left out mood lighing - the most pointless thing ever! Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

I agree about the mood lighting, more Max Power than Range Rover! It was standard on my last car, I set it to white and it never moved off that! I don't have it on my present RRS and don't miss it. Certainly wouldn't pay extra for it. The instruments turning red when Dynamic mode is selected is OTT as well in my view, I would sooner have red dials 100% of the time as it or green dials are much more restful on the yes at night than white. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Wow wow wow . Back the truck up . There's nothing wrong with mood lighting. You must be doing something wrong.
1 chose a colour ( not red )
2 pull up at the traffic lights
3 quick glance at the opposition
4 select dynamic mode and watch your chosen colour turn red
5 what's not to like .

Can you tell I've got it .

Yeah. There's like an LED and a half under the centre cubby lid that changes colour. It is actually possible to notice the light it projects too ... if you know exactly where to look  Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

The mood lighting on the L405 is considerably better - it tracks all along the centre console under the wood trim, along with in all four door pockets.

Why LR didn't fit the same system I don't know.

I have extended wood pack on mine,which gives you the opening cubbyholes under the armrests on the doors plus the extra mood lighting in the door pockets