Can VIN distinguish options pkgs?

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My 2012 3.8 with Tech and Premium was recently wrecked badly by a reckless 20-year old on the freeway. I am trying to compile my own list of comparable prices in preparation to negotiate with my insurance company.

The challenge I'm having is that nearly every 2012 I'm finding online (cars.com, autotrader, etc) appears to be a base model. Those that might not be a base model either don't have accurate descriptions or don't have enough photos to distinguish.

Is there a way to use the VIN to determine what options packages a 2012 3.8 has?

Of the 34 or so I've cataloged so far, all of the VINs begin with KMHGC4DD#CU1, with the # ranging from 0 to 9 and a few with an X instead of a number in that spot. All but two of these cars I can definitely tell are base models. The remaining 5 digits don't seem to have any rhyme or reason either.

 

[Alwaysforward]

Here go... Should show you every option your car has. Not sure how well it will work for newer cars but it is worth a shot. Good luck...

http://www.decodethis.com/Decoder

 

[T I T A N I U M]

Very cool site! Unfortunately, it shows virtually no information for the Genesis VINs.

 

[Alwaysforward]

It worked for my F250 (See below), but when I ran my wife's new 2012 Honda it had no data at all and her car is an EXL fully loaded with all the bells and whistles... Oh well... Good luck on getting the data you need. Can you go to your insurance company and have them print you a report. I know when we had State Farm, they can run the VIN and get a list of all the options.


Year 2003 Engine Type 6.8L V10 SOHC 20V
Make Ford Driveline 4WD
Model F-250 SD Ground Clearance 7.80 in.
Trim Level XLT Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD Front Brake Type Disc
Manufactured In UNITED STATES Rear Brake Type Disc
Body Style CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Transmission 6-Speed Manual Overdrive
5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Standard Seating 6
MPG Hwy No data miles/gallon Optional Seating 5
MPG City No data miles/gallon Tires 235/85R16
Dealer Invoice $29,028 USD Wheelbase 172.40 in.
MSRP $33,080 USD Curb Weight 6465 lbs




Trim Level XLT Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR Engine Type 6.8L V10 SOHC 20V
Driveline 4WD Tank 38.00 gallon
City MPG — Highway MPG —
Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS Steering Type Recirc
Front Brake Type Disc Rear Brake Type Disc
Turning Diameter 50.40 in. Front Suspension Live
Rear Suspension Live Front Spring Type Torsion Bar
Rear Spring Type Leaf Tires 235/85R16
Front Headroom 41.40 in. Rear Headroom 41.00 in.
Front Legroom 40.70 in. Rear Legroom 41.30 in.
Front Shoulder Room 68.00 in. Rear Shoulder Room 68.00 in.
Front Hip Room 67.40 in. Rear Hip Room 67.30 in.
Curb Weight 6465 lbs Curb Weight 6502 lbs
Overall Length 262.00 in. Overall Width 79.90 in.
Overall Height 80.80 in. Wheelbase 172.40 in.
Ground Clearance 7.80 in. Track Front 68.40 in.
Track Rear 68.10 in. Cargo Length 98.60 in.
Width at Wheelwell 50.90 in. Width at Wall 63.90 in.
Depth 20.00 in. Standard Seating 6
Optional Seating 5 Passenger Volume —
Cargo Volume — Standard Towing 8400 lbs
Maximum Towing 13200 lbs Standard Payload 2298 lbs
Maximum Payload 2335 lbs Standard GVWR 8800 lbs
Maximum GVWR 8800 lbs Warranty Duration 36 month
Warranty Distance 36,000 mile Powertrain Warranty Duration 36 month
Powertrain Warranty Distance 36,000 mile Rust-duration 60 month
Rust-distance Unlimited mile MSRP $33,080 USD
Dealer Invoice $29,028 USD Destination Charge —
Child Safety Door Locks — Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Vehicle Anti-Theft —
4WD/AWD Standard ABS Brakes Standard
Automatic Load-Leveling — Electronic Brake Assistance —
Limited Slip Differential Optional Locking Differential —
Traction Control — Vehicle Stability Control System —
Driver Airbag Standard Front Side Airbag —
Front Side Airbag with Head Protection — Passenger Airbag Standard
Side Head Curtain Airbag — Second Row Side Airbag —
Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection — Electronic Parking Aid Optional
First Aid Kit — Trunk Anti-Trap Device —
Keyless Entry Optional Remote Ignition —
Air Conditioning Standard Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls —
Cruise Control Standard Tachometer Standard
Tilt Steering Standard Tilt Steering Column Standard
Heated Steering Wheel — Leather Steering Wheel Optional
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Telescopic Steering Column —
Adjustable Foot Pedals Optional Genuine Wood Trim —
Tire Pressure Monitor — Trip Computer —
AM/FM Radio Standard Cassette Player Standard
CD Player Standard CD Changer Optional
DVD Player — Voice Activated Telephone —
Navigation Aid — Second Row Sound Controls —
Subwoofer — Telematics System —
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Optional Front Cooled Seat —
Front Heated Seat — Front Power Lumbar Support —
Front Power Memory Seat — Front Split Bench Seat Standard
Leather Seat — Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat —
Second Row Folding Seat Standard Second Row Heated Seat —
Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat — Second Row Removable Seat —
Third Row Removable Seat — Cargo Area Cover Optional
Cargo Area Tiedowns Standard Cargo Net Optional
Load Bearing Exterior Rack Optional Pickup Truck Bed Liner Optional
Power Sunroof Optional Removable Top —
Manual Sunroof Optional Automatic Headlights —
Daytime Running Lights Optional Fog Lights Standard
High Intensity Discharge Headlights — Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light Standard
Running Boards Optional Front Air Dam Standard
Rear Spoiler — Skid Plate —
Splash Guards Optional Wind Deflector for Convertibles —
Power Sliding Side Van Door — Power Trunk Lid —
Alloy Wheels Optional Chrome Wheels Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Run Flat Tires —
Steel Wheels Standard Power Windows Standard
Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror — Glass Rear Window on Convertible —
Heated Exterior Mirror Optional Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror —
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Deep Tinted Glass Optional
Interval Wipers Standard Rain Sensing Wipers —
Rear Window Defogger — Rear Wiper —
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window Optional Tow Hitch Receiver Optional
Towing Preparation Package Standard

 

[wd40]

My 2012 3.8 with Tech and Premium was recently wrecked badly by a reckless 20-year old on the freeway. I am trying to compile my own list of comparable prices in preparation to negotiate with my insurance company.

The challenge I'm having is that nearly every 2012 I'm finding online (cars.com, autotrader, etc) appears to be a base model. Those that might not be a base model either don't have accurate descriptions or don't have enough photos to distinguish.

Is there a way to use the VIN to determine what options packages a 2012 3.8 has?

Of the 34 or so I've cataloged so far, all of the VINs begin with KMHGC4DD#CU1, with the # ranging from 0 to 9 and a few with an X instead of a number in that spot. All but two of these cars I can definitely tell are base models. The remaining 5 digits don't seem to have any rhyme or reason either.

The 17 digit Vin was implemented in 1981 for conformity.
First three digits-WMI World Manufacturer Identifier
fourth digit-line
fifth digit-body type/trim level
sixth digit-trim level/body type
seventh digit-restraint system
eighth digit-engine
ninth digit-check digit-mathematical formula and can be 0-9 or X
tenth digit-model year
eleventh digit-assembly plant where the vehicle was produced
last six digits-sequential production number

 

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The 17 digit Vin was implemented in 1981 for conformity.
First three digits-WMI World Manufacturer identifier
fourth digit-line
fifth digit-body type/trim level
sixth digit-trim level/body type
seventh digit-restraint system
eighth digit-engine
ninth digit-check digit-mathematical formula and can be 0-9 or X
tenth digit-model year
eleventh digit-assembly plant where the vehicle was produced
last six digits-sequential production number

Bummer. Based on this, the 5th and 6th digits would give trim level, but I believe that would just be 3.8 vs 4.6 vs 5.0/R-Spec, not the specific options packages.

Thanks!

 

[ditedog]

Went to the dealer and asked for a copy of my window sticker based on my VIN. They were not capable of providing a window sticker but they did print out about 8 pages of specific data written in a bit of dealer code but that might help you.