Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang |
Trim | Base | Sport | Limited | Hybrid | Hybrid Limited | V6 | EcoBoost | EcoBoost Premium | GT | GT Premium | Shelby GT350 | Shelby GT350R |
Engines | ||||||||||||
Transmissions | ||||||||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||||||||
Final Drive Ratios | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | ||||||||||||
Embedded airbag pops glove compartment door outward in a collision. Provides protection similar to a knee airbag. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Ceramic composite front brake rotors. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
With the car stopped, locks only the front brakes, enabling easy smoky burnouts. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Additional features for stability control, such as performance calibration. | ||||||||||||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | ||||||||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||||||||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||||||||||||
Drivetrain | ||||||||||||
No default value because incomplete coverage acroass all models in database. | ||||||||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||||||
Unlike a conventional differential, a Torsen mechanically shifts torque to the wheel with the most traction. Unlike a conventional limited-slip differential, it doesn't have to lock to do this. | ||||||||||||
Engine / Motor | ||||||||||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||||||
Close grille openings when not needed to reduce aerodynamic drag. | ||||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. Not body color. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||||||
Spoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Underbody shields to improve fuel economy. (Optional, no standard value because might or might not be present on other models.) | ||||||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||||||||
Infotainment | ||||||||||||
Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Converts text messages to speech. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. Can change the colors of the lights. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Measures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||||||
All-weather floormats. | ||||||||||||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
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 tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||||
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Small center seat section converts captains into a bench and stows when not in use. | ||||||||||||
Suede-like trim on the door panels. | ||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||||||
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | ||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | ||||||||||||
Very light and strong. | ||||||||||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Improves body stiffness, for more precise handling. Value of zero because resulting body stiffness not comparable model to model. | ||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | ||||||||||||
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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