Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
Model | Escalade | Range Rover | Range Rover |
Trim | ESV | HSE | Supercharged |
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. | |||
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. | |||
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | |||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof 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. | |||
Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking. | |||
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | |||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | |||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | |||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
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. | |||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | |||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||
Select electronic chassis control settings for a specific terrain type. | |||
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. | |||
Automatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer. | |||
Cargo Management | |||
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||
Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||
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. | |||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | |||
Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior. | |||
Displays predicted path of trailer when reversing. | |||
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger 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. | |||
Layer within windshield creates heat, quickly melting ice on the windshield. | |||
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. | |||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |||
Washer fluid heated to high temperature, enabling it to melt ice off the windshield. | |||
Drivetrain | |||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||
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. | |||
Engine / Motor | |||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||
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. | |||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Mirrored glass relects sun and thus heat away from the interior. | |||
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |||
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. | |||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |||
Infotainment | |||
An additional ceiling-mounted screen for third-row passengers. | |||
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. | |||
CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player. | |||
Requires and in addition to entertainment system. | |||
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs. | |||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens. | |||
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. | |||
Enables navigation even without roads. Requires and does not include the value of a 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. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | |||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
Reports height above sealevel. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | |||
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 | |||
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. | |||
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 lower back support. | |||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||
Seats tumble forward at the press of a button. Must be returned to upright position manually. | |||
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. | |||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
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. | |||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||
No additional value over wood trim 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. | |||
Air springs automatically level the vehicle and enable manual adjustment of ride height. | |||
Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | |||
Alloy wheels plated with chrome. Some use a more durable, alternative process (PVD, Superchrome). Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | |||
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | |||
Transmission | |||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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