Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
Model | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sienna | Sienna | Sienna | Sienna |
Trim | SE | Hybrid SE | Plug-in Hybrid | ECO | SEL | SEL+ | Sport | Sport+ | Sport 2.0T | Limited | Limited 2.0T | Hybrid Limited | Plug-In Hybrid Limited | CE | LE | XLE | 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||||||||||||||||
Pulls decklid / liftgate tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort. | |||||||||||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||||||||||||
Release latch by standing near the bumper for a few seconds. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Can turn on air conditioning system remotely using the key fob, to cool down the car before getting into it. Some also enable this with heat. | |||||||||||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||||||||||
Remote start the car using a phone-based app. Complimentary for at least three years. | |||||||||||||||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | |||||||||||||||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the third-row side windows. Retract into rear side panels. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | |||||||||||||||||
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |||||||||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car. | |||||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||||||||||||||
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||||||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | |||||||||||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||||||||||
Basic level charger. | |||||||||||||||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Changes sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance. | |||||||||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | |||||||||||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||||||||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Wirelessly charger for phones and audio players. | |||||||||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||||||||||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||||||||||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | |||||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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 if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||||
Erects between the front seats; stows against side of passenger seat to open up walk through. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Brings center section closer to front seats, making it easier to reach from the front seat. Useful for an infant in a car seat. | |||||||||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||||||||
Either only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather. | |||||||||||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||||||||||
Seat powers into a well completely beneath the floor level to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual stowing seat, and includes the value of that feature. | |||||||||||||||||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | |||||||||||||||||
Seat stows in a well completely beneath the floor level. | |||||||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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