Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
Model | SS | Yukon | Yukon | Yukon |
Trim | Base | XL SLE | XL SLT | XL Denali |
Engines | ||||
Transmissions | ||||
Drivetrains | ||||
Final Drive Ratios | ||||
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. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular 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. | ||||
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | ||||
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. | ||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||||
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. | ||||
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. | ||||
Prevents driver and front seat passenger from colliding if the vehicle is hit from the side. | ||||
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. | ||||
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. | ||||
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 | ||||
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. | ||||
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. | ||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | ||||
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. | ||||
Automatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer. | ||||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | ||||
Cargo Management | ||||
Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||
Controls brakes on trailer. | ||||
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. | ||||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | ||||
No crossbars. | ||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||
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. | ||||
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. | ||||
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. | ||||
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. | ||||
Drivetrain | ||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||
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 | ||||
Close grille openings when not needed to reduce aerodynamic drag. | ||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||
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. | ||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||
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. | ||||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | ||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||
Infotainment | ||||
Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period. | ||||
An additional ceiling-mounted screen for third-row passengers. | ||||
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. | ||||
Entertainment system able to play Blu-Ray discs. | ||||
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. | ||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. 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. | ||||
Activate Siri using button on steering wheel. Make calls, hear and dictate texts and email, manage calendar, turn-by-turn nav. Requires iPhone 4S or higher. | ||||
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. | ||||
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 conditions. 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. | ||||
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. | ||||
Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around. | ||||
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. | ||||
The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | ||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||
Measures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc. | ||||
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. | ||||
Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot. | ||||
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. | ||||
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. | ||||
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 powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature. | ||||
Suede-like trim on the door panels. | ||||
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. | ||||
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. | ||||
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. | ||||
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. | ||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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