

Model Year | 2017 |
Model | |
Trim | Base |
Engines | |
Transmissions | |
Drivetrains | |
Tires | |
Audio Systems | |
Accessories | |
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |
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. Usually requires a monthly fee, though often as part of a package of telematics services. | |
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. | |
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |
Rear disc brakes. | |
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |
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. | |
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |
Mandatory, in all cars. | |
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. | |
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. | |
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |
Cargo Management | |
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. | |
Climate Control and 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. | |
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |
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. | |
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. | |
Screen-based navigation system. | |
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. | |
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 plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 6-12 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. | |
Exterior | |
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |
Gas Guzzler Tax | |
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |
Driver-side exterior 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. | |
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. | |
Front row reading lights. | |
Measures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc. | |
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |
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. | |
Powertrain | |
Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch. | |
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
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. | |
Seats and Interior Trim | |
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |
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. | |
Suede-like trim on the door panels. | |
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. | |
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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