Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008--2007 | 2008--2007 | 2008--2007 |
Model | HHR | HHR | HHR | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 |
Trim | LS | LT | SS | Base | Sport | Limited |
Engines | ||||||
Transmissions | ||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||
Tires | ||||||
Audio Systems | ||||||
Accessories | ||||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | ||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
Rear disc brakes. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||
Can adjust cargo floor to maximize space or to create a floor level with the folded seats (and hidden storage beneath it). | ||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | ||||||
No crossbars. | ||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||
Climate Control | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||
Drivetrain | ||||||
When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | ||||||
Engine / Motor | ||||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||||||
Exterior | ||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||
Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim. | ||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
Requires external spare tire. | ||||||
Spare tire mounted to the tailgate. | ||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||
Deletes rear quarter windows | ||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||||||
Infotainment | ||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||
Includes CD player. | ||||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | ||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | ||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | ||||||
Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||
Reports engine speed. | ||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface. | ||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | ||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | ||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
Spoked steel wheel with a plastic cover that makes it look like an alloy wheel. | ||||||
Alloy wheels plated with chrome. Some use a more durable, alternative process (PVD, Superchrome). Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | ||||||
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Transmission | ||||||
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | ||||||
Electronically controls throttle during manual transmission shift so there is no need to lift off the accelerator. | ||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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