Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
Model | 500L | 500L | 500L | 500L | Odyssey | Odyssey | Odyssey | Odyssey | Odyssey |
Trim | Pop | Easy | Trekking | Lounge | LX | EX | EX-L | Touring | Touring Elite |
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. | |||||||||
Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||||||||
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee. | |||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | |||||||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the third-row side windows. Retract into rear side panels. | |||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
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. Not body color. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||
An additional ceiling-mounted screen for third-row passengers. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||||||||
Enables input of HD video. | |||||||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||||
Built-in flash drive with a small amount 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. | |||||||||
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | |||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Dictate text for messages and/or emails. Annual fee. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
Erects between the front seats; stows against side of passenger seat to open up walk through. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Either only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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 stows in a well completely beneath the floor level. | |||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
Shocks mechanically adjust firmness based on direct road inputs. Not driver adjustable. | |||||||||
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. |
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