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Audi A3 vs. Lexus LS Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Audi A3 and Lexus LS features right here.

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Lexus LS

  

Model Year 2009 2009 2017
Model A3 A3 LS
Trim 2.0T 3.2 460L
Engines  
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged<br> 2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>200 hp@5100 <br>207 lb-ft@1800 is a standard feature.    
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6300
236 lb-ft@2800
   3.2L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>250 hp@6300 <br>236 lb-ft@2800 is a standard feature.  
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
386 hp@6400
367 lb-ft@4100
     4.6L V8<br>DOHC-4v<br>386 hp@6400 <br>367 lb-ft@4100 is a standard feature.
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
360 hp@6400
347 lb-ft@4100
     4.6L V8<br>DOHC-4v<br>360 hp@6400 <br>347 lb-ft@4100 is an optional feature.
Transmissions  
6-speed manual 6-speed manual is an optional feature.    
6-speed automated manual 6-speed automated manual is an optional feature. 6-speed automated manual is a standard feature.  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     8-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature.    
AWD AWD is an optional feature. AWD is a standard feature. AWD is an optional feature.
RWD     RWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
225/45VR17 tires 225/45VR17 tires is a standard feature. 225/45VR17 tires is a standard feature.  
225/40YR18 tires 225/40YR18 tires is an optional feature. 225/40YR18 tires is an optional feature.  
235/50VR18 tires     235/50VR18 tires is a standard feature.
245/45VR19 tires     245/45VR19 tires is an optional feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 140W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) Unbranded, 140W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.    
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.  
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)     Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.
Mark Levinson, 450W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)     Mark Levinson, 450W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.
Accessories  
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.       AC power outlet is an optional feature.
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Adaptive cruise control, all-speedAutomatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.       Adaptive cruise control, all-speed is an optional feature.
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.  
First-aid kit First-aid kit is a standard feature. First-aid kit is a standard feature. First-aid kit is a standard feature.
Heated steering wheel     Heated steering wheel is an optional feature.
Power door closersPulls door tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort.       Power door closers is a standard feature.
Pulls door tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Power trunk closerDecklid can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.       Power trunk closer is a standard feature.
Decklid can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.       Proximity key is a standard feature.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote appCheck on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee.       Remote app is a standard feature.
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote window/roof operationOperate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.       Remote window/roof operation is a standard feature.
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Sunshade, rear, powerGreatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade.       Sunshade, rear, power is a standard feature.
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade.
Sunshades, second row, powerGreatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. Includes value of manual shades.       Sunshades, second row, power is an optional feature.
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. Includes value of manual shades.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power is a standard feature.
Tool kit     Tool kit is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.       Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.   Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.  
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Automatic braking, low-speedAutomatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions.       Automatic braking, low-speed is an optional feature.
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions.
Blind spot warning systemMirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot.       Blind spot warning system is an optional feature.
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Cross-traffic warning, rearWarns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces.       Cross-traffic warning, rear is an optional feature.
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces.
Driver attention monitorMonitors the direction of the driver's face and sounds warning, briefly applies brakes if an object is detected ahead while the driver is facing away from the road.       Driver attention monitor is an optional feature.
Monitors the direction of the driver's face and sounds warning, briefly applies brakes if an object is detected ahead while the driver is facing away from the road.
Forward collision warningAlerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.       Forward collision warning is an optional feature.
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Full-size spare tire     Full-size spare tire is a standard feature.
Knee airbag, driver     Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature.
Knee airbag, passenger     Knee airbag, passenger is a standard feature.
Lane departure warningAlerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.       Lane departure warning is an optional feature.
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.
Lane keeping assistProactively helps keep the car centered inside a detected lane via steering assistance.       Lane keeping assist is an optional feature.
Proactively helps keep the car centered inside a detected lane via steering assistance.
Obstacle detection, frontBeeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.       Obstacle detection, front is a standard feature.
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.       Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature.
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Pedestrian detectionWarns driver of pedestrians in path of car.       Pedestrian detection is an optional feature.
Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car.
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation systemPrepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat       Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system is an optional feature.
Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat
Rear side airbagsTorso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Rear side airbags is an optional feature. Rear side airbags is an optional feature. Rear side airbags is an optional feature.
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.       Rearview camera is a standard feature.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.  
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Tires, run-flatCan be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire.       Tires, run-flat is an optional feature.
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Vehicle health reportsPeriodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check.       Vehicle health reports is a standard feature.
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check.
Cargo Management  
Air-conditioned storage compartment     Air-conditioned storage compartment is an optional feature.
Cargo cover Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature.  
Cargo mat     Cargo mat is an optional feature.
Cargo net Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is an optional feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.       Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Rear seat pass-throughUsually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.   Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature. Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature. Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature.
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.
Second-row high consoleSecond-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage.        Second-row high console is an optional feature.
Second-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage.
Storage compartment under front seat(s) Storage compartment under front seat(s) is a standard feature. Storage compartment under front seat(s) is a standard feature. Storage compartment under front seat(s) is a standard feature.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Air purifier     Air purifier is an optional feature.
Automatic air recirculationAutomatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.   Automatic air recirculation is a standard feature. Automatic air recirculation is a standard feature. Automatic air recirculation is a standard feature.
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Heated windshield washer nozzles Heated windshield washer nozzles is an optional feature. Heated windshield washer nozzles is an optional feature.  
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Quick response PTC heater (optional)Electric heater element to start heating cabin before engine warmed up. Often included with diesels and hybrids.       Quick response PTC heater (optional) is an optional feature.
Electric heater element to start heating cabin before engine warmed up. Often included with diesels and hybrids.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.   Rain-sensing wipers is an optional feature. Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature. Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature.
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear air ventsVents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.        
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Rear air vents with automatic controlsMaintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.       Rear air vents with automatic controls is an optional feature.
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear dual-zone climate controlRequires and does not include the value of rear air vents.       Rear dual-zone climate control is an optional feature.
Requires and does not include the value of rear air vents.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.  
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.        
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Water-repellent front-door glassMakes rain bead up and roll off the windows.       Water-repellent front-door glass is a standard feature.
Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows.
Wiper de-icerHeating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.       Wiper de-icer is an optional feature.
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.
Engine / Motor  
Oil coolerOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Oil cooler is a standard feature. Oil cooler is a standard feature.  
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Exterior  
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.   Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.  
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Laminated front side windowsReduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering.       Laminated front side windows is a standard feature.
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering.
Metallic paint (extra cost) Metallic paint (extra cost) is an optional feature. Metallic paint (extra cost) is an optional feature.  
Panoramic sunroofFront glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.   Panoramic sunroof is an optional feature. Panoramic sunroof is an optional feature.  
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.   Rear spoiler is an optional feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature.  
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Self-repairing paintA highly elastic resin within the clearcoat enables the paint to automatically eliminate minor scratches.       Self-repairing paint is a standard feature.
A highly elastic resin within the clearcoat enables the paint to automatically eliminate minor scratches.
Special exterior trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Special exterior trim is an optional feature.    
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sunroof     Sunroof is a standard feature.
Infotainment  
A/V input jacksJacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output.       A/V input jacks is an optional feature.
Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output.
App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.        App support is a standard feature.
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment systemEntertainment system able to play Blu-Ray discs.       Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system is an optional feature.
Entertainment system able to play Blu-Ray discs.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.       Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.       Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.       CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature.
Includes CD player.
CD changer, remoteCD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player.   CD changer, remote is an optional feature. CD changer, remote is an optional feature.  
CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player.
CD player CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.  
DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.       DVD-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Entertainment system, console-mountedA DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.       Entertainment system, console-mounted is an optional feature.
A DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.       HD radio is a standard feature.
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.   Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is a standard feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Rear seat audio controlsAudio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.       Rear seat audio controls is an optional feature.
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Satellite radio prep Satellite radio prep is a standard feature. Satellite radio prep is a standard feature.  
SD Card slotSD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.   SD Card slot is an optional feature. SD Card slot is an optional feature.  
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.
Siri Eyes Free supportActivate Siri using button on steering wheel. Make calls, hear and dictate texts and email, manage calendar, turn-by-turn nav. Requires iPhone 4S or higher.        Siri Eyes Free support is a standard feature.
Activate Siri using button on steering wheel. Make calls, hear and dictate texts and email, manage calendar, turn-by-turn nav. Requires iPhone 4S or higher.
SMS text-to-speech readerConverts text messages to speech.       SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature.
Converts text messages to speech.
Surround sound     Surround sound is an optional feature.
Telematics service, such as OnStarIn-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.       Telematics service, such as OnStar is a standard feature.
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
Traffic + travel informationInformation about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.       Traffic + travel information is a standard feature.
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.       USB port is a standard feature.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.       Voice control for nav and audio is a standard feature.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Analog clock     Analog clock is a standard feature.
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.       Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature.
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming headlightsHigh beams automatically turned on and off.       Auto-dimming headlights is an optional feature.
High beams automatically turned on and off.
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirrorPassenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.       Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror is a standard feature.
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.   Automatic headlights is an optional feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.   Compass is an optional feature. Compass is a standard feature.  
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog light, rearMake it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog.   Fog light, rear is a standard feature. Fog light, rear is a standard feature.  
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.   Fog lights is an optional feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Headlight washers     Headlight washers is an optional feature.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is an optional feature. Heated mirrors is an optional feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat is a standard feature.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, driver is an optional feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is an optional feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lightingLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.       Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature.
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
LED headlightsLED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.       LED headlights is an optional feature.
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is an optional feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Mirror tilt-down in reverseOne or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.       Mirror tilt-down in reverse is a standard feature.
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.       Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Power-folding mirrorsMirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.       Power-folding mirrors is a standard feature.
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.
Speed limit informationDisplays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability.       Speed limit information is a standard feature.
Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability.
Steering-linked headlightsHeadlights swivel when steering wheel is turned.       Steering-linked headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, driver      
Visor mirror, passenger      
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.   Xenon HID headlights is an optional feature. Xenon HID headlights is a standard feature.  
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets     Front buckets is a standard feature.
Front sport buckets Front sport buckets is an optional feature. Front sport buckets is an optional feature.  
Second-row 3-person bench     Second-row 3-person bench is a standard feature.
Second-row buckets     Second-row buckets is an optional feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.  
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.       All-weather floor mats is an optional feature.
All-weather floormats.
Aluminum trimReal aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.   Aluminum trim is an optional feature. Aluminum trim is a standard feature.  
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.
Cooled or ventilated front seats     Cooled or ventilated front seats is a standard feature.
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     Cooled or ventilated second row seats is an optional feature.
Coordinated climate control, front seatsCoordinates seat heaters (and ventilated seats and/or heated steering wheel, if present) with climate control system.        Coordinated climate control, front seats is a standard feature.
Coordinates seat heaters (and ventilated seats and/or heated steering wheel, if present) with climate control system.
Coordinated climate control, rear seatsCoordinates rear seat heaters (and possibly ventilation, if present) with climate control system.        Coordinated climate control, rear seats is an optional feature.
Coordinates rear seat heaters (and possibly ventilation, if present) with climate control system.
Door sill trim plates     Door sill trim plates is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Foldaway tray table, second rowErects between the seats; in vans stows against a seat to open up walk through; in sedans stows in a console.       Foldaway tray table, second row is an optional feature.
Erects between the seats; in vans stows against a seat to open up walk through; in sedans stows in a console.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.  
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Heated second row seats     Heated second row seats is an optional feature.
Leather door panel trim     Leather door panel trim is a standard feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.   Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.  
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather upholstery, extended coverageLeather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.       Leather upholstery, extended coverage is an optional feature.
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat Manual height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.  
Massage, second row seatsPower lumbar, rollers, or vibration used to massage lower back.       Massage, second row seats is an optional feature.
Power lumbar, rollers, or vibration used to massage lower back.
Memory system, driver seat     Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature.
Memory system, passenger seat     Memory system, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Memory system, second row seats     Memory system, second row seats is an optional feature.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seatsLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.       Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats is an optional feature.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats is an optional feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat Power height adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power legrest, right second row seatLike having an easy chair in the car.       Power legrest, right second row seat is an optional feature.
Like having an easy chair in the car.
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seatPower-adjustable lower back support.       Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable lower back support.
Power recliner, driver seat Power recliner, driver seat is an optional feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, passenger seat     Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, second row seats     Power recliner, second row seats is an optional feature.
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row     Power seat belt height adjusters, front row is a standard feature.
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.       Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.       Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seatsThe upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back.       Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats is an optional feature.
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back.
Synthetic suede headlinerUsually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars.       Synthetic suede headliner is an optional feature.
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars.
Upgraded leather upholsteryNo additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.       Upgraded leather upholstery is an optional feature.
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     Upholstered instrument panel, leather is an optional feature.
Wood trimReal wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.        
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.
Wood trim, expanded coverageNo additional value over wood trim because no way to standardize across all models.       Wood trim, expanded coverage is an optional feature.
No additional value over wood trim because no way to standardize across all models.
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheelReal wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.       Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Active steeringThe steering ratio is automatically varied based on vehicle speed and other factors.       Active steering is an optional feature.
The steering ratio is automatically varied based on vehicle speed and other factors.
Adaptive dampers - electricalShocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.   Adaptive dampers - electrical is an optional feature. Adaptive dampers - electrical is an optional feature. Adaptive dampers - electrical is an optional feature.
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustableAir springs automatically level the vehicle and enable manual adjustment of ride height.       Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable is an optional feature.
Air springs automatically level the vehicle and enable manual adjustment of ride height.
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.  
Alloy wheels, optional designSame value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models.       Alloy wheels, optional design is an optional feature.
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models.
Electronic systems calibration selectorVaries throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.       Electronic systems calibration selector is a standard feature.
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Sport suspension (upgrade) is an optional feature. Sport suspension (upgrade) is an optional feature. Sport suspension (upgrade) is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.       Wheel locks is an optional feature.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
Transmission  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.   Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is an optional feature. Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is a standard feature.  
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.
Transmission coolerOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.       Transmission cooler is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.

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Option Package Contents

Sport Package

Features
Sport suspension (upgrade)
Front sport buckets
225/40YR18 tires

Sport Package

Features
Heated mirrors
Heated front seats
Heated windshield washer nozzles

Premium Plus Package

Features
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Fog lights
Map lights
Aluminum trim
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
Audio controls on steering wheel
Illuminated visor mirror, driver
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power recliner, driver seat

Sport Package

Features
Sport suspension (upgrade)
Front sport buckets
225/40YR18 tires

Sport Package

Features
Heated mirrors
Heated front seats
Heated windshield washer nozzles

AWD

Features
AWD
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
360 hp@6400
347 lb-ft@4100

Executive Class Seatiing Package

Features
Power legrest, right second row seat
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system
Entertainment system, console-mounted
Second-row high console
AC power outlet
Foldaway tray table, second row
A/V input jacks
Second-row buckets

Pre-Collision System

Features
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
Forward collision warning

Advanced Pre-Collision System

Features
Lane departure warning
Driver attention monitor
Automatic braking, low-speed
Pedestrian detection
Lane keeping assist

Ultra Luxury Package

Features
Air-conditioned storage compartment

All Weather Package

Features
Headlight washers
Wiper de-icer
Quick response PTC heater (optional)

AWD

Features
Heated second row seats

Leather Upgrade Package

Features
Upgraded leather upholstery
Wood trim, expanded coverage
Leather upholstery, extended coverage
Synthetic suede headliner

Executive Class Seating Package

Features
Upholstered instrument panel, leather

Air Suspension w/VGRS

Features
Sport suspension (upgrade)
Adaptive dampers - electrical
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
Active steering
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6-speed automated manual AWD
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