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Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
Model | X3 | X3 | HS | HS |
Trim | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | 250h | 250h Premium |
Engines | ||||
Transmissions | ||||
Drivetrains | ||||
Tires | ||||
Audio Systems | ||||
Accessories | ||||
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value. | ||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||||
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. | ||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | ||||
Homelink. | ||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
Rear disc brakes. | ||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||
Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking. | ||||
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | ||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||
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. | ||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | ||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||
Brakes lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane. | ||||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | ||||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||
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 camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | ||||
Uses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control. | ||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||
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 | ||||
Net extending from the floor to the ceiling to prevent cargo from flying into the passenger area during sudden stops. | ||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||
No crossbars. | ||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||
Climate Control | ||||
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | ||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. 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. | ||||
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. | ||||
Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone. | ||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | ||||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | ||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||
Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | ||||
Engine / Motor | ||||
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. | ||||
Smart alternator recharges battery only while braking, to improve fuel economy. | ||||
Exterior | ||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | ||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||||
Infotainment | ||||
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. | ||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | ||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||
Includes CD player. | ||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | ||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | ||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | ||||
Converts text messages to speech. | ||||
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. | ||||
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||||
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | ||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | ||||
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||
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. | ||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||||
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | ||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | ||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | ||||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | ||||
Reports engine speed. | ||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | ||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||
Power 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 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. | ||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
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. | ||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||||
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. | ||||
Steering ratio gets quicker the farther the wheel is turned. | ||||
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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