Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
Model | C-MAX | C-MAX | C-MAX | Pilot | Pilot | Pilot | Pilot |
Trim | Hybrid SE | Hybrid SEL | Energi SEL | LX | EX | EX-L | Touring |
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. | |||||||
Release latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||||
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | |||||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | |||||||
Homelink. | |||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||
Slows vehicle down when it senses that the vehicle is going too fast for a curve. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. 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. | |||||||
Uses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control. | |||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||
No crossbars. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||
The rear differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low-speeds on loose surfaces. | |||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||
Double level charger, faster charge times with 220V source. | |||||||
Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system. | |||||||
Exterior | |||||||
Close grille openings when not needed to reduce aerodynamic drag. | |||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||
One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed. | |||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||
Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading. | |||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Simple directions displayed on rudimentary screen and/or spoken over audio system. Fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||||
Converts text messages to speech. | |||||||
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 | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | |||||||
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | |||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |||||||
Transmission | |||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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