Indeed, the stickers present on the vehicle mostly indicate significant production build options, whereas the CAR DATA I referenced encompasses all conceivable alternatives, which could prove far more beneficial, particularly if the owner intends to perform their own service, repair, or upgrade on the vehicle.
In 2000, after personally importing a new VW Passat 4Motion, I learnt this during my second visit to the parts department of my local VW dealership. The elderly attendant provided me with a copy of the vehicle's CAR DATA and advised me to store it securely for future parts orders. Since then, I have consistently obtained this information for all my family's vehicles shortly after their purchase.