Two listings can share a badge, engine and registration year and still describe very different cars. Before deciding which is better value, make a short list of the features you will actually use.
Start with three columns
Write down the feature, the seller’s claim and the evidence you have. For example, heated seats might appear in the advert, in the factory equipment description and on the car’s physical controls. Three matching sources are more useful than an assumption based on trim level.
Compare like with like
Package names can change between markets and production periods. Compare the underlying features rather than treating two similarly named packages as identical. A factory code may help distinguish an option, but the description and the vehicle still matter.
Keep the gaps visible
If a feature is not clear in the record, mark it as unconfirmed. A missing line is not always proof that the equipment is absent. Ask the seller for a demonstration or supporting documentation instead of filling the gap yourself.
Use the report as one piece of evidence
The factory report describes the original configuration. Pair it with an inspection, service records and appropriate history checks. It does not reveal whether an assistance system currently works or whether equipment was changed later.