AB & VSE are ultimately just options packs at a slightly discounted rate. Yes, there are a few bits that you couldn't spec on a Vogue like some of the leather trim but not much.

Really it's about deciding which options absolutely must have / would like to have. Once you add interior & exterior colour, age, mileage, condition, service history, price etc then it's all a compromise.

It can help narrow the search by only looking at AB's, to save some time, but you might miss a decent car.

For me, the 825w music system was a non-negotiable minimum, for my wife it was cooled seats so I decided VSE was my minimum criteria, as whilst both were available on a Vogue, I would be unlikely to find both - particularly the seats. It was more important to find the right colour car, with the right history and ideally with a tow bar already fitted.

Good luck with your search

Martin2 wrote:

I don’t think the SE has a leather dashboard. Other things I can think of that the AB has….bearing in mind this assumes the SE doesn’t have any options

- Surround Cameras
- Sliding Panoramic Roof
- Pixel LED headlights
- Front fog lights
- Adaptive cruise control with lane assist
- 24 Way adjustable front seats
- Front seat massage
- Executive Class rear seats (16 way with memory, electric armrest, electric load through)
- 4 Zone climate
- Suedecloth headlining (full leather headlining is a no cost option, but very rare)
- Premium carpet mats
- Illuminated treadplates
- Remote timed climate
- Park Assist
- Lane keep assist / blind spot assist