Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
Model | X1 | X1 |
Trim | sDrive28i | xDrive28i |
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. | ||
Release latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | ||
Homelink. | ||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
Rear disc brakes. | ||
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. | ||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
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. | ||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | ||
Uses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control. | ||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
No crossbars. | ||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | ||
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. | ||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | ||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
Engine / Motor | ||
Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system. | ||
Smart alternator recharges battery only while braking, to improve fuel economy. | ||
Exterior | ||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | ||
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. | ||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||
Infotainment | ||
Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period. | ||
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. | ||
Touchpad that interprets handwritten inputs. | ||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||
Connects car to the Internet to update systems, download information, and/or browse. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | ||
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. | ||
Access S Voice features of a Samsung Galaxy phone (III and up) using the car's voice controls. | ||
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | ||
Converts text messages to speech. | ||
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. | ||
Dictate text for messages and/or emails. Annual fee. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | ||
Wirelessly charger for phones and audio players. | ||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | ||
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. | ||
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned. | ||
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. | ||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||
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. | ||
Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability. | ||
Reports engine speed. | ||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||
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. | ||
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 adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||
Seats tumble forward at the press of a button. Must be returned to upright position manually. | ||
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 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. | ||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||
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. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
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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