Audi R8 vs. BMW 7-Series Feature Comparison

Model Year	2016--2006-2014	2016--2006-2014	2016--2006-2014	2016--2006-2014
Model	7-Series	7-Series	7-Series	7-Series
Trim	740i	740i M Sport	750i	750i M Sport
Engines (hide)
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5200 330 lb-ft@1380
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 445 hp@5500 480 lb-ft@1800
Transmissions (hide)
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Drivetrains (hide)
RWD
AWD
Tires (hide)
245/50VR18 tires
245/45VR19 tires
245/40WR20 tires
275/35WR20 tires
245/45YR19 tires
275/40YR19 tires
Audio Systems (hide)
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
Bowers & Wilkins, 1400W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
Accessories (hide)
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign awareAutomatically maintains speed based on preceding car and speed limit signs. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.   [?]
Automatically maintains speed based on preceding car and speed limit signs. 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
Display keyRemotely view the car's status on the key fob.   [?]
Remotely view the car's status on the key fob.
First-aid kit
Hands-free trunk or liftgateRelease latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor.   [?]
Release latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor.
Heated steering wheel
Low-speed semi-autonomous drivingCar will accelerate, steer, and brake itself at low speeds as long as it has another car ahead of it driving at a low speed and it can detect the lane markings.   [?]
Car will accelerate, steer, and brake itself at low speeds as long as it has another car ahead of it driving at a low speed and it can detect the lane markings.
Power door closersPulls door tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort.   [?]
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.   [?]
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks
Power rear side windows
Power trunk closerDecklid can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.   [?]
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.   [?]
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.   [?]
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.   [?]
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.   [?]
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Semi-automated parking systemAutomatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.   [?]
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.
Sunshade, rear, powerGreatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade.   [?]
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.   [?]
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. Includes value of manual shades.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Tool kit
Universal garage door openerHomelink.   [?]
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety (hide)
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   [?]
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.   [?]
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.   [?]
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Animal detection, nightNight vision system detects animals ahead of the car, then highlights them on the display. Some will also focus a light on the animal.   [?]
Night vision system detects animals ahead of the car, then highlights them on the display. Some will also focus a light on the animal.
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.   [?]
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Around view camerasSmall external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking.   [?]
Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking.
Automatic braking, high-speed or partialIf collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.   [?]
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.
Automatic braking, low-speedAutomatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions.   [?]
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions.
Blind spot warning systemMirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot.   [?]
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   [?]
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation systemPrepares seat belts for use when heavy braking or the yaw sensor suggests an imminent collision. Might also prep the brakes or roll up the windows.   [?]
Prepares seat belts for use when heavy braking or the yaw sensor suggests an imminent collision. Might also prep the brakes or roll up the windows.
Cross-traffic warning, rearWarns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces.   [?]
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces.
Driver drowsiness monitorWarns when driver is drowsy and needs to pull over.   [?]
Warns when driver is drowsy and needs to pull over.
Electronic differential lockApplies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control.   [?]
Applies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control.
Forward collision warningAlerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.   [?]
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   [?]
Mandatory, in all cars.
Hill descent controlSelectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes.   [?]
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes.
Knee airbag, driver
Knee airbag, passenger
Lane departure warningAlerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.   [?]
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.   [?]
Proactively helps keep the car centered inside a detected lane via steering assistance.
Night visionCreates infrared-based image of the road ahead.   [?]
Creates infrared-based image of the road ahead.
Obstacle detection, frontBeeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.   [?]
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.   [?]
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Pedestrian detectionWarns driver of pedestrians in path of car.   [?]
Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car.
Pedestrian detection, nightNight vision system detects pedestrians ahead of the car, then highlights them on the display.   [?]
Night vision system detects pedestrians ahead of the car, then highlights them on the display.
Performance braking system (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
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   [?]
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
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.   [?]
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.   [?]
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side collision interventionActively steers car away from potential side collision with vehicle in the next lane.   [?]
Actively steers car away from potential side collision with vehicle in the next lane.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   [?]
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).   [?]
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   [?]
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.   [?]
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.   [?]
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Wide-view front cameraWide angle camera allows the driver to see well to each side from the very front of the car when pulling out of parking spaces or side streets.   [?]
Wide angle camera allows the driver to see well to each side from the very front of the car when pulling out of parking spaces or side streets.
Cargo Management (hide)
Air-conditioned storage compartment
Console with shifter
Rear seat pass-throughUsually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.   [?]
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 center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage.
Ski sackSack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior.   [?]
Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior.
Climate Control (hide)
Air conditioning
Automatic air recirculationAutomatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.   [?]
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.   [?]
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.   [?]
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Fragrance atomizer
Heated windshield washer nozzles
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.   [?]
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.
Ionizing air filtrationIonizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone.   [?]
Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.   [?]
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
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.   [?]
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 dual-zone climate controlRequires and does not include the value of rear air vents.   [?]
Requires and does not include the value of rear air vents.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   [?]
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Residual heatProvides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off.   [?]
Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off.
Wiper de-icerHeating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.   [?]
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.
Engine / Motor (hide)
Automatic start / stopAutomatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.   [?]
Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.
Raised top speed limiterPermits a higher top speed before fuel cutoff kicks in.   [?]
Permits a higher top speed before fuel cutoff kicks in.
Regenerative brakingSmart alternator recharges battery only while braking, to improve fuel economy.   [?]
Smart alternator recharges battery only while braking, to improve fuel economy.
Sport exhaustChanges sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance.   [?]
Changes sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance.
Exterior (hide)
Active grille shuttersClose grille openings when not needed to reduce aerodynamic drag.   [?]
Close grille openings when not needed to reduce aerodynamic drag.
Black exterior trim (optional)
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   [?]
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Paint, special
Panoramic sunroofFront glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.   [?]
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
Sport front fascia (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Infotainment (hide)
4G LTE connectivityHigher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period.   [?]
Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period.
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.    [?]
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
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   [?]
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.   [?]
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.   [?]
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD player
Concierge Services - 3 year subscriptionTypically can help with hotel and restaurant reservations.   [?]
Typically can help with hotel and restaurant reservations.
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.   [?]
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 with dual headrest screensA DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens.   [?]
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens.
Gesture control systemUse gestures to operate HVAC and/or infotainment.   [?]
Use gestures to operate HVAC and/or infotainment.
Handwriting recognitionTouchpad that interprets handwritten inputs.   [?]
Touchpad that interprets handwritten inputs.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.   [?]
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
In-vehicle InternetConnects car to the Internet to update systems, download information, and/or browse. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.   [?]
Connects car to the Internet to update systems, download information, and/or browse. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.   [?]
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   [?]
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation map updates, three years
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.   [?]
Screen-based navigation system.
Rear seat audio controlsAudio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.   [?]
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.
S Voice supportAccess S Voice features of a Samsung Galaxy phone (III and up) using the car's voice controls.   [?]
Access S Voice features of a Samsung Galaxy phone (III and up) using the car's voice controls.
Satellite radio - one year subscriptionXM or Sirius with one-year subscription.   [?]
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription.
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.    [?]
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.
Smartphone integrationIn BMWs includes baseplate in center console that provides a connection to an external antenna, but that requires an additional adapter.   [?]
In BMWs includes baseplate in center console that provides a connection to an external antenna, but that requires an additional adapter.
SMS text-to-speech readerConverts text messages to speech.   [?]
Converts text messages to speech.
Surround sound
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.   [?]
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.
Text dictationDictate text for messages and/or emails. Annual fee.   [?]
Dictate text for messages and/or emails. Annual fee.
Traffic + travel informationInformation about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.   [?]
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.   [?]
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for external devicesPhone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.   [?]
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.   [?]
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Voice recorder
Wi-Fi hotspotProvides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.   [?]
Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.
Wireless charging stationWirelessly charger for phones and audio players.   [?]
Wirelessly charger for phones and audio players.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors (hide)
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   [?]
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming headlightsHigh beams automatically turned on and off.   [?]
High beams automatically turned on and off.
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirrorPassenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   [?]
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.   [?]
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.   [?]
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.   [?]
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Cornering lightsLights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned.   [?]
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.   [?]
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Head-up display (HUD)Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road.   [?]
Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road.
Headlight washers
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   [?]
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   [?]
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   [?]
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lighting, configurableLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. Can change the colors of the lights.   [?]
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. Can change the colors of the lights.
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster displayThe information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches.   [?]
The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches.
LED headlightsLED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.   [?]
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.
LED sunroofLED modules illuminate an etched pattern in the sunroof at night.   [?]
LED modules illuminate an etched pattern in the sunroof at night.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   [?]
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.   [?]
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.
Outside temperature display
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.   [?]
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   [?]
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.   [?]
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.
Rear reading lights
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.   [?]
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.   [?]
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned.
TachometerReports engine speed.   [?]
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   [?]
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors
Seats and Interior Trim (hide)
Front buckets
Front sport buckets
Second-row 3-person bench
Second-row buckets
Center armrest(s), front row
Center armrest(s), second row
Ceramic controlsCeramic finish on some interior controls.   [?]
Ceramic finish on some interior controls.
Cooled or ventilated front seats
Cooled or ventilated second row seats
Dark-colored headliner (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Door sill trim plates
Floor mats
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.   [?]
Erects between the seats; in vans stows against a seat to open up walk through; in sedans stows in a console.
Heated front row armrests
Heated front seats
Heated second row armrests
Heated second row seats
Illuminated door sill trim plates
Leather door panel trim
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.   [?]
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 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
Massage, driver seatPower lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back.   [?]
Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back.
Massage, passenger seatPower lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back.   [?]
Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back.
Massage, second row seatsPower lumbar, rollers, or vibration used to massage lower back.   [?]
Power lumbar, rollers, or vibration used to massage lower back.
Memory system, driver seat
Memory system, passenger seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   [?]
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   [?]
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.   [?]
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power footrest, right rear seatA power footrest folds out from the front passenger seat.   [?]
A power footrest folds out from the front passenger seat.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, passenger seat
Power recliner, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power recliner, second row seats
Power seatback bolsters, driver seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.   [?]
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.   [?]
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.   [?]
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seatPower-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.   [?]
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 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 tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, second row seatsPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   [?]
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seatThe upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part.   [?]
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part.
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seatThe 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.   [?]
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.
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.   [?]
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.   [?]
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars.
Upgraded floor mats
Upgraded leather upholsteryNo additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.   [?]
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Upholstered instrument panel
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
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, alternative typeReal 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.   [?]
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.   [?]
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires (hide)
Active stabilizer barsMotors joining the left and right halves of the stabilizer bars twist them to further reduce roll in turns and disengages them to improve ride quality when not turning.   [?]
Motors joining the left and right halves of the stabilizer bars twist them to further reduce roll in turns and disengages them to improve ride quality when not turning.
Active steeringThe steering ratio is automatically varied based on vehicle speed and other factors.   [?]
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.   [?]
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.
Alloy wheels
Camera-linked adaptive suspensionSuspension proactively adapts to the road surface based on camera data.   [?]
Suspension proactively adapts to the road surface based on camera data.
Electronic systems calibration selectorVaries throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.   [?]
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.
Rear air springs, auto-levelingAir springs maintain the rear ride height.   [?]
Air springs maintain the rear ride height.
Rear wheel steeringThe rear wheels steer to improve steering responsiveness at high speeds and reduce the turning circle at low speeds.   [?]
The rear wheels steer to improve steering responsiveness at high speeds and reduce the turning circle at low speeds.
Transmission (hide)
Launch controlElectronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch.   [?]
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch.
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.   [?]
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.

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Driver Assistance Plus II

Features
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial
Lane keeping assist
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving
Side collision intervention

Cold Weather Package

Features
Heated second row seats
Heated steering wheel
Ski sack

Driver Assistance Plus

Features
Semi-automated parking system
Cross-traffic warning, rear

Executive Package

Features
Sunshades, second row, power
Ceramic controls
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
Ceramic controls

Active Driving Assistant

Features
Lane departure warning
Automatic braking, low-speed
Forward collision warning
Speed limit information
Pedestrian detection

Driver Assistance Plus

Features
Blind spot warning system
Wide-view front camera

Multicontour seats

Features
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat
Memory system, passenger seat
Front sport buckets

Individual Composition

Features
Illuminated door sill trim plates

Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather

Features
Massage, second row seats

Interior Design Package

Features
Wood trim, expanded coverage
Synthetic suede headliner
Upgraded floor mats

Autobahn Package

Features
Active stabilizer bars
Rear wheel steering
Camera-linked adaptive suspension

Summer 19-inch tires

Features
Raised top speed limiter
245/45YR19 tires
275/40YR19 tires

Driver Assistance Plus II

Features
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial
Lane keeping assist
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving
Side collision intervention

Cold Weather Package

Features
Heated second row seats
Heated steering wheel
Ski sack

Driver Assistance Plus

Features
Semi-automated parking system
Cross-traffic warning, rear

Executive Package

Features
Sunshades, second row, power
Ceramic controls
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
Ceramic controls

Active Driving Assistant

Features
Lane departure warning
Automatic braking, low-speed
Forward collision warning
Speed limit information
Pedestrian detection

Driver Assistance Plus

Features
Blind spot warning system
Wide-view front camera

Multicontour seats

Features
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat
Memory system, passenger seat
Front sport buckets

Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather

Features
Massage, second row seats

Autobahn Package

Features
Active stabilizer bars
Rear wheel steering
Camera-linked adaptive suspension

Driver Assistance Plus II

Features
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial
Lane keeping assist
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving
Side collision intervention

Cold Weather Package

Features
Heated second row seats
Heated steering wheel
Ski sack

Driver Assistance Plus

Features
Semi-automated parking system
Cross-traffic warning, rear

Executive Package

Features
Sunshades, second row, power
Ceramic controls
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
Ceramic controls

Active Driving Assistant

Features
Lane departure warning
Automatic braking, low-speed
Forward collision warning
Speed limit information
Pedestrian detection

Driver Assistance Plus

Features
Blind spot warning system
Wide-view front camera

Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package

Features
Second-row high console
Rear seat audio controls
Foldaway tray table, second row
Power footrest, right rear seat
Second-row buckets

Individual Composition

Features
Illuminated door sill trim plates

Executive Package

Features
Massage, driver seat
Massage, passenger seat

Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather

Features
Massage, second row seats

Interior Design Package

Features
Wood trim, expanded coverage
Synthetic suede headliner
Upgraded floor mats

Autobahn Package

Features
Active stabilizer bars
Rear wheel steering
Camera-linked adaptive suspension

Summer 19-inch tires

Features
Raised top speed limiter
245/45YR19 tires
275/40YR19 tires

Driver Assistance Plus II

Features
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial
Lane keeping assist
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving
Side collision intervention

Cold Weather Package

Features
Heated second row seats
Heated steering wheel
Ski sack

Driver Assistance Plus

Features
Semi-automated parking system
Cross-traffic warning, rear

Executive Package

Features
Sunshades, second row, power
Ceramic controls
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
Ceramic controls

Active Driving Assistant

Features
Lane departure warning
Automatic braking, low-speed
Forward collision warning
Speed limit information
Pedestrian detection

Driver Assistance Plus

Features
Blind spot warning system
Wide-view front camera

Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package

Features
Second-row high console
Rear seat audio controls
Foldaway tray table, second row
Power footrest, right rear seat
Second-row buckets

Executive Package

Features
Massage, driver seat
Massage, passenger seat

Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather

Features
Massage, second row seats

Autobahn Package

Features
Active stabilizer bars
Rear wheel steering
Camera-linked adaptive suspension