Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
Model | Equinox | Equinox | Equinox | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ |
Trim | LS | LT | LTZ | Premiere | Hybrid Premiere | Select | Hybrid Select | Reserve | Hybrid Reserve | Black Label | Hybrid Black Label |
Engines | |||||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||||
Tires | |||||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||||||||
Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Pulls decklid / liftgate tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Can turn on air conditioning system remotely using the key fob, to cool down the car before getting into it. Some also enable this with heat. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | |||||||||||
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | |||||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Warns when driver is drowsy and needs to pull over. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Outboard rear shoulder belts inflate in a collision. | |||||||||||
Steering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Individual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |||||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||||
Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim. | |||||||||||
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |||||||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Replaces and includes value of smaller sunroofs. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Typically can help with hotel and restaurant reservations. | |||||||||||
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||||||||
Converts text messages to speech. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | |||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||||
Perimeter lighting automatically activated by approaching keyfob. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | |||||||||||
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability. | |||||||||||
Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot. | |||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||||||||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
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 bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | |||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat 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. | |||||||||||
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | |||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |||||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | |||||||||||
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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