Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008--2010-2007 | 2008--2010-2007 | 2008--2010-2007 |
Model | Solara | Solara | Solara | Solara | Solara | Solara | Santa Fe | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
Trim | SE | SE V6 | Sport | Sport V6 | SLE | SLE V6 | GLS | SE | 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. | |||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
Driver-side exterior 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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Toyota Solara
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008--2010-2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD