| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008--2007-2007--2010-2009-2010 | 2008--2007-2007--2010-2009-2010 |
| Model | Durango | Durango | Durango | Durango | Matrix | Matrix |
| Trim | SXT | SLT | Adventurer | Limited | Standard | XR |
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. 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. | ||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Above floor system for organizing cargo. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Includes side rails and crossbars. | ||||||
| No crossbars. | ||||||
| Second-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||||||
| Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||
| Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | ||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||
| Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||
| 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 DVD-Audio discs. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| All-weather floormats. | ||||||
| For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Fabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well. | ||||||
| Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||
| Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. 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. | ||||||
| The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. | ||||||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Dodge Durango
5-speed automatic AWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008--2007-2007--2010-2009-2010 Toyota Matrix
4-speed automatic FWD
4-speed automatic AWD
4-speed automatic FWD