| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2008--2008-2008--2010-2009- | 2008--2008-2008--2010-2009- |
| Model | Journey | Journey | Journey | Matrix | Matrix |
| Trim | SE | SXT | R/T | Standard | XR |
| 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. | |||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Automatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer. | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||
| Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||||
| No crossbars. | |||||
| Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||
| Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Sirius. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||
| Headlights automatically turn off. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | |||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||
| Fabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well. | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | |||||
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