Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013--2012 | 2013--2012 | 2013--2012 | 2013--2012 | 2013--2012 | 2013--2012 | 2013--2012 |
Model | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Fusion | Fusion | Fusion | Fusion | Fusion | Fusion | Fusion |
Trim | GLS | SE | SE 2.0T | Limited | Limited 2.0T | Hybrid | Hybrid Limited | S | SE | Hybrid SE | Energi SE | Titanium | Hybrid Titanium | Energi Titanium |
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. | ||||||||||||||
Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | ||||||||||||||
Homelink. | ||||||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | ||||||||||||||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | ||||||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||||||||
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | ||||||||||||||
Warns when driver is drowsy and needs to pull over. | ||||||||||||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||||||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||||||||
Steering 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. | ||||||||||||||
Sounds horn and flashes hazad lights if airbags or seat belt pretensioners have been activated. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Individual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | ||||||||||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||||||||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||||||||
Engine / Motor | ||||||||||||||
Double level charger, faster charge times with 220V source. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||||||||||
Infotainment | ||||||||||||||
Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||||||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||||||||
Simple directions displayed on rudimentary screen and/or spoken over audio system. Fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | ||||||||||||||
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. Requires mobile modem and non-dedicated broadband service. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | ||||||||||||||
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | ||||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||||||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||||||||
Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot. | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Either only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather. | ||||||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||||
Shocks mechanically adjust firmness based on direct road inputs. Not driver adjustable. | ||||||||||||||
Same value as regular alloy wheels 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. | ||||||||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||||||||||||||
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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