Model Year | 2016--2016-2017- |
Model | Genesis |
Trim | 3.8 |
Engines | |
Transmissions | |
Drivetrains | |
Tires | |
Audio Systems | |
Accessories | |
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value. | |
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |
Decklid 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. | |
Release latch by standing near the bumper for a few seconds. | |
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee. | |
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | |
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | |
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. | |
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | |
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | |
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | |
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | |
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |
Mandatory, in all cars. | |
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | |
Proactively helps keep the car centered inside a detected lane via steering assistance. | |
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |
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. | |
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |
Cargo Management | |
Usually part of an overhead console. | |
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | |
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. | |
Automatically adds fresh air to the cabin when CO2 levels reach a level that can cause drowsiness. | |
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. | |
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. | |
Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | |
Exterior | |
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |
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. | |
Infotainment | |
Requires compatible Android phone. | |
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. | |
Requires compatible Apple iPhone. | |
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. | |
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | |
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 plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |
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. | |
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |
High beams automatically turned on and off. | |
Passenger-side rearview 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. | |
Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road. | |
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Front row reading lights. | |
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | |
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 | |
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |
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 adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | |
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. | |
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |
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. | |
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |
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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