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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban vs. Ford Mustang
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Tahoe / Suburban | Tahoe / Suburban | Tahoe / Suburban | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang |
| Trim | LS | LT | LTZ | V6 | V6 Premium | GT | GT Premium | Shelby GT500 |
| Engines | ||||||||
| Transmissions | ||||||||
| Drivetrains | ||||||||
| Final Drive Ratios | ||||||||
| Tires | ||||||||
| Audio Systems | ||||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||
| Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Sounds horn and flashes hazad lights if airbags or seat belt pretensioners have been activated. | ||||||||
| 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. 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | ||||||||
| Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | ||||||||
| No crossbars. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Spoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce. | ||||||||
| One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed. | ||||||||
| Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | ||||||||
| Single hood stripe | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||
| Scoops ahed of the rear wheels, often not functional and purely decorative. When functional, either provide air to rear-mounted engine or rear brake ducts. | ||||||||
| Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||||||||
| Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Includes CD player. | ||||||||
| 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 ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | ||||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Reports engine speed. | ||||||||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||
| Synthetic suede 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. | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
| Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||||||||
| The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. | ||||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
Option Package Contents
All-Season Package
Z71 Off-Road Package
Signature Package
All-Season Package
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
Mirrors
Luxury Package
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
Enhanced Security Package
Enhanced Security Package
Pony Package
Accessory Package 1
Premium Plus Package
GT Performance Package
Enhanced Security Package
GT Performance Package
Enhanced Security Package
Accessory Package 1
Premium Plus Package
Premier Trim Package
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2010 Ford Mustang
5-speed manual RWD