Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Quest | Quest | Quest | Quest |
Trim | LX | EX | SX | 3.5 | 3.5 S | 3.5 SL | 3.5 SE |
Engines | |||||||
Transmissions | |||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||
Tires | |||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||
Accessories | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||||||
No crossbars. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Exterior | |||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||
One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed. | |||||||
Mirrored glass relects sun and thus heat away from the interior. | |||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Second DVD player allows two different DVDs to be played simultaneously. | |||||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||||||
Erects between the front seats; stows against side of passenger seat to open up walk through. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||
Either only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather. | |||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||
Seat stows in a well completely beneath the floor level. | |||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
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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