Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
Model | R8 | Outback | Outback | Outback | Outback | Outback |
Trim | 4.2 | Base | 2.5i | 2.5i L.L. Bean | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R L.L. Bean |
Engines | ||||||
Transmissions | ||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||
Tires | ||||||
Audio Systems | ||||||
Accessories | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||||
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 in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | ||||||
No crossbars. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||||||
Drivetrain | ||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||
Engine / Motor | ||||||
Only included if California/Northeast emissions equipment costs extra. | ||||||
The engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle. | ||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
Exterior | ||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||
Chrome or satin-painted fuel door. | ||||||
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | ||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||
Spoiler extends automatically at high speeds. Otherwise flush with body. Can be manually extended and retracted. | ||||||
Replaces and includes value of smaller sunroofs. | ||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | ||||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | ||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||||||
Real wood comprises part of the 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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||||||
Transmission | ||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
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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