Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
Model | Sonic | Sonic | Sonic | Challenger | Challenger | Challenger | Challenger | Challenger | Challenger |
Trim | LS | LT | Premier | SXT | SXT Plus | R/T | R/T Classic | SRT8 Core | SRT8 392 |
Engines | |||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||
Final Drive Ratios | |||||||||
Tires | |||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | |||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
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 camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Additional features for stability control, such as performance calibration. | |||||||||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
Chrome or satin-painted fuel door. | |||||||||
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | |||||||||
Single hood stripe | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | |||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||
Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period. | |||||||||
Requires compatible Android phone. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Requires compatible Apple iPhone. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||||||||
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 plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). 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. | |||||||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||
Measures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | |||||||||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||||||||
Alloy wheels plated with chrome. Some use a more durable, alternative process (PVD, Superchrome). Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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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