Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
Model | 7-Series | 7-Series | R8 |
Trim | 750Li | 760Li | 4.2 |
Engines | |||
Transmissions | |||
Drivetrains | |||
Tires | |||
Audio Systems | |||
Accessories | |||
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. | |||
Pulls door tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort. | |||
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. | |||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof 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. Includes value of manual shades. | |||
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. | |||
Creates infrared-based image of the road ahead. | |||
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. | |||
Cargo Management | |||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | |||
Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Requires and does not include the value of rear air vents. | |||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||
Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off. | |||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | |||
Engine / Motor | |||
The engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle. | |||
Exterior | |||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||
Chrome or satin-painted fuel door. | |||
Spoiler extends automatically at high speeds. Otherwise flush with body. Can be manually extended and retracted. | |||
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. | |||
Requires and in addition to entertainment system. | |||
A DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. 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. | |||
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | |||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | |||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | |||
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. | |||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||
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. | |||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | |||
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. | |||
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||
Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back. | |||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||
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 bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | |||
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||
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. | |||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part. | |||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back. | |||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back. | |||
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 trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
Motors joining the left and right halves of the stabilizer bars twist them to further reduce roll in turns and disengages them to improve ride quality when not turning. | |||
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. | |||
Air springs maintain the rear ride height. | |||
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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