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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Dodge Charger
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Uplander | Uplander | Charger | Charger | Charger | Charger |
| Trim | LS | LT | SE | SXT | R/T | SRT8 |
| 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. | ||||||
| Air compressor generally used to pump up springs or shocks can also be used to inflate tires, balls, etc. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Both sliding doors can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||
| Passenger-side sliding door can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||
| Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Homelink. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||
| Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| No crossbars. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||
| Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | ||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||
| Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| A DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Only listed if a separate option from an entertainment system. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Erects between the front seats; stows against side of passenger seat to open up walk through. | ||||||
| Erects between the seats; in vans stows against a seat to open up walk through; in sedans stows in a console. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | ||||||
| Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | ||||||
| Accessible from second row. | ||||||
| Accessible from the third row. | ||||||
| Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | ||||||
| Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. 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. | ||||||
| Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||
Option Package Contents
Climate Package
Power driver seat
Power Convenience Package
Safe and Secure Package
Convenience Package
Premium Seating Package
Driver Confidence Group
Driver Confidence Group
Premium Group
Road & Track Package
Plus Group
Driver Confidence Group
Driver Confidence Group
Plus Leather Group
Sunroof
Sport Appearance Group
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