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Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
Model | Sorento | Sorento | Sorento | Sorento | Sorento | Sorento | Equinox | Equinox | Equinox |
Trim | Base | LX | LX V6 | EX | EX V6 | SX V6 | LS | LT | LTZ |
Engines | |||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||
Tires | |||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||
Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | |||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||||||||
No crossbars. | |||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||||||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small 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. | |||||||||
Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | |||||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||||
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim. | |||||||||
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens. | |||||||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Information about traffic conditions. 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. | |||||||||
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||||||||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. |
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