Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015--2006-2015-2008 | 2015--2006-2015-2008 | 2015--2006-2015-2008 | 2015--2006-2015-2008 |
Model | Traverse | Traverse | Traverse | Expedition | Expedition | Expedition | Expedition |
Trim | LS | LT | LTZ | EL XLT | EL Limited | EL King Ranch | EL Platinum |
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | |||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Individual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume. | |||||||
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 | |||||||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Controls brakes on trailer. | |||||||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | |||||||
No crossbars. | |||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||||
Exterior | |||||||
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. | |||||||
One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed. | |||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||
Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||||||
Infotainment | |||||||
Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Simple directions displayed on rudimentary screen and/or spoken over audio system. Fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||||
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 1-12 months. | |||||||
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 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. Requires mobile modem and non-dedicated broadband service. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around. | |||||||
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. Can change the colors of the lights. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | |||||||
Brings center section closer to front seats, making it easier to reach from the front seat. Useful for an infant in a car seat. | |||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Seat powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. |
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