Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
Model | Uplander | Uplander | Focus | Focus | Focus | Focus |
Trim | LS | LT | ZX4 S | ZX4 SE | ZX4 SES | ZX4 ST |
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. | ||||||
Air compressor generally used to pump up springs or shocks can also be used to inflate tires, balls, etc. | ||||||
Both sliding doors can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||
Passenger-side sliding door can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||
No crossbars. | ||||||
Net extending from the floor to the ceiling to prevent cargo from flying into the passenger area during sudden stops. | ||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | ||||||
Climate Control | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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 | ||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Infotainment | ||||||
Includes CD player. | ||||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Only listed if a separate option from an entertainment system. | ||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
Erects between the front seats; stows against side of passenger seat to open up walk through. | ||||||
Erects between the seats; in vans stows against a seat to open up walk through; in sedans stows in a console. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | ||||||
Accessible from second row. | ||||||
Accessible from the third row. | ||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | ||||||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | ||||||
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. |
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