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Ford Escape vs. Toyota Avalon Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Ford Escape and Toyota Avalon features right here.

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Avalon

  

Model Year 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012--2015 2012--2015
Model Escape Escape Escape Escape Escape Avalon Avalon
Trim XLS XLT Limited Hybrid Hybrid Limited Base Limited
Engines  
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6000
175 lb-ft@4500
 2.5L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>175 hp@6000 <br>175 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.  2.5L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>175 hp@6000 <br>175 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.  2.5L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>175 hp@6000 <br>175 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.        
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
   3.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>240 hp@6550 <br>223 lb-ft@4300 is an optional feature.  3.0L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>240 hp@6550 <br>223 lb-ft@4300 is an optional feature.        
2.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6250
152 lb-ft@4500
       2.5L I4 Hybrid<br>DOHC-4v<br>163 hp@6250 <br>152 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.  2.5L I4 Hybrid<br>DOHC-4v<br>163 hp@6250 <br>152 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.    
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
           3.5L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>268 hp@6200 <br>248 lb-ft@4700 is a standard feature.  3.5L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>268 hp@6200 <br>248 lb-ft@4700 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature.            
6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic is an optional feature. 6-speed automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed automatic is a standard feature.        
CVT       CVT is a standard feature. CVT is a standard feature.    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic           6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
AWD AWD is an optional feature. AWD is an optional feature. AWD is an optional feature. AWD is an optional feature. AWD is an optional feature.    
Tires  
235/70R16 tires 235/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 235/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 235/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 235/70R16 tires is a standard feature. 235/70R16 tires is a standard feature.    
225/65R17 tires   225/65R17 tires is an optional feature. 225/65R17 tires is an optional feature.        
215/55VR17 tires           215/55VR17 tires is a standard feature. 215/55VR17 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 80W, 4 speakers Unbranded, 80W, 4 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 80W, 4 speakers is a standard feature.   Unbranded, 80W, 4 speakers is a standard feature.      
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)   Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.    
Unbranded, 6 speakers     Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.   Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.    
Unbranded, 9 speakers           Unbranded, 9 speakers is a standard feature.  
JBL, 660W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)           JBL, 660W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. JBL, 660W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.
Accessories  
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.         AC power outlet is a standard feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature.    
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
First-aid kit           First-aid kit is an optional feature. First-aid kit is an optional feature.
Keyless entry keypadUnlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad.     Keyless entry keypad is a standard feature. Keyless entry keypad is a standard feature.   Keyless entry keypad is a standard feature.    
Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.               Proximity key is a standard feature.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.   Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature.
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Semi-automated parking systemAutomatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.       Semi-automated parking system is an optional feature.   Semi-automated parking system is an optional feature.    
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.
Sunshade, rear, powerGreatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade.               Sunshade, rear, power is a standard feature.
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual           Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.       Universal garage door opener is an optional feature.   Universal garage door opener is a standard feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.             4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
911 assistAutomatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision.   911 assist is an optional feature. 911 assist is an optional feature. 911 assist is a standard feature. 911 assist is a standard feature. 911 assist is a standard feature.    
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.             Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Full-size spare tire   Full-size spare tire is an optional feature. Full-size spare tire is an optional feature.     Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature.
Knee airbag, driver           Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.       Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature.   Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature.    
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.       Rearview camera is an optional feature.   Rearview camera is a standard feature. Rearview camera is a standard feature. Rearview camera is a standard feature.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.   Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature.    
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Safety keyIndividual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume.   Safety key is a standard feature. Safety key is a standard feature. Safety key is a standard feature. Safety key is a standard feature. Safety key is a standard feature.    
Individual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.     Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.    
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Trailer sway controlAutomatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer.     Trailer sway control is an optional feature. Trailer sway control is an optional feature.        
Automatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer.
Vehicle health reportsPeriodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check.   Vehicle health reports is an optional feature. Vehicle health reports is an optional feature. Vehicle health reports is a standard feature. Vehicle health reports is a standard feature. Vehicle health reports is a standard feature.    
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover Cargo cover is an optional feature. Cargo cover is an optional feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature.   Cargo cover is a standard feature.    
Cargo mat           Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is an optional feature.
Cargo net Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature.     Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is a standard feature.
Cargo tray Cargo tray is an optional feature. Cargo tray is an optional feature. Cargo tray is an optional feature.        
Class II trailer hitchHitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.     Class II trailer hitch is an optional feature. Class II trailer hitch is an optional feature.        
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Liftglass or two-piece tailgateDo not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.   Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature. Liftglass or two-piece tailgate is a standard feature.    
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.     Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.    
Usually part of an overhead console.
Rear seat pass-throughUsually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.             Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature. Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature.
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.
Roof rack crossbarsRequires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.   Roof rack crossbars is an optional feature. Roof rack crossbars is an optional feature.   Roof rack crossbars is an optional feature.      
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
Roof railsNo crossbars.   Roof rails is an optional feature. Roof rails is a standard feature.   Roof rails is a standard feature.      
No crossbars.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.   Storage beneath cargo floor is an optional feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is an optional feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.        
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Trailering equipment (4 wire)Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.     Trailering equipment (4 wire) is an optional feature. Trailering equipment (4 wire) is an optional feature.        
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.       Automatic climate control, front is an optional feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.       Dual-zone climate control is an optional feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters 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.             Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
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.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.               Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature.
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear air ventsVents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.             Rear air vents is a standard feature. Rear air vents is a standard feature.
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.             Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.    
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.  
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor  
Automatic start / stopAutomatically 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.         Automatic start / stop is a standard feature. Automatic start / stop is a standard feature.    
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.
Engine-block heaterPlugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.   Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature.    
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
Oil coolerOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Oil cooler is an optional feature. Oil cooler is an optional feature.        
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Exterior  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.             Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows   Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature. Deep-tinted rear windows is a standard feature.    
Paint, special white           Paint, special white is an optional feature. Paint, special white is an optional feature.
Rear bumper protector Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature. Rear bumper protector is a standard feature.    
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.     Rear spoiler is an optional feature.       Rear spoiler is an optional feature. Rear spoiler is an optional feature.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Running boards   Running boards is an optional feature. Running boards is an optional feature. Running boards is an optional feature. Running boards is an optional feature.    
Special exterior trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Special exterior trim is an optional feature.          
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sunroof   Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is a standard feature. Sunroof is a standard feature. Sunroof is a standard feature.
Gas Guzzler Tax  
-2200       -2200 is an optional feature. -2200 is an optional feature.    
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel   Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.   Bluetooth audio streaming is an optional feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is an optional feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.   Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.             CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.  
DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.       DVD-compatible player is an optional feature. DVD-compatible player is an optional feature. DVD-compatible player is an optional feature.    
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Entertainment system with dual headrest screensA DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens.     Entertainment system with dual headrest screens is an optional feature. Entertainment system with dual headrest screens is an optional feature. Entertainment system with dual headrest screens is an optional feature. Entertainment system with dual headrest screens is an optional feature.    
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.       Media drive is an optional feature. Media drive is an optional feature. Media drive is an optional feature.    
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.       Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Navigation, turn-by-turnSimple directions displayed on rudimentary screen and/or spoken over audio system. Fee after first 3-12 months.   Navigation, turn-by-turn is an optional feature. Navigation, turn-by-turn is an optional feature. Navigation, turn-by-turn is a standard feature. Navigation, turn-by-turn is a standard feature. Navigation, turn-by-turn is a standard feature.    
Simple directions displayed on rudimentary screen and/or spoken over audio system. Fee after first 3-12 months.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.     Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
SMS text-to-speech readerConverts text messages to speech.   SMS text-to-speech reader is an optional feature. SMS text-to-speech reader is an optional feature. SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature. SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature. SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature.    
Converts text messages to speech.
Surround sound             Surround sound is a standard feature.
SYNC SYNC is an optional feature. SYNC is an optional feature. SYNC is a standard feature. SYNC is a standard feature. SYNC is a standard feature.    
Traffic + travel informationInformation about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.   Traffic + travel information is an optional feature. Traffic + travel information is an optional feature. Traffic + travel information is a standard feature. Traffic + travel information is a standard feature. Traffic + travel information is a standard feature.    
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Traffic informationInformation about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.               Traffic information is an optional feature.
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.   USB port is an optional feature. USB port is an optional feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for audio systemSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.   Voice control for audio system is an optional feature. Voice control for audio system is an optional feature.          
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Voice control for external devicesPhone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.   Voice control for external devices is an optional feature. Voice control for external devices is an optional feature. Voice control for external devices is a standard feature. Voice control for external devices is a standard feature. Voice control for external devices is a standard feature.    
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.       Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature. Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature. Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature.   Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.             Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature.
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirrorPassenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.               Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror is a standard feature.
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.     Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.     Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.     Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.     Heated mirrors is an optional feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.     Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.     Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lightingLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.     Interior ambient lighting is an optional feature. Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature.   Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature. Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature. Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature.
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
Large energy flow and fuel economy displayStandard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information.         Large energy flow and fuel economy display is an optional feature. Large energy flow and fuel economy display is an optional feature.    
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display   Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.   Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature. Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature. Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature. Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature. Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.   Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Spotter mirror(s)Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot.   Spotter mirror(s) is a standard feature. Spotter mirror(s) is a standard feature. Spotter mirror(s) is a standard feature. Spotter mirror(s) is a standard feature. Spotter mirror(s) is a standard feature.    
Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.     Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors           Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.            
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.            
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.               Xenon HID headlights is a standard feature.
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 3-person bench           Second-row 3-person bench is a standard feature. Second-row 3-person bench is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.    
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.   All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature.        
All-weather floormats.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row           Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.
Cooled or ventilated front seats             Cooled or ventilated front seats is a standard feature.
Door sill trim plates           Door sill trim plates is a standard feature. Door sill trim plates is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.    
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats   Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.   Heated front seats is a standard feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.     Leather seating surfaces is an optional feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.   Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual recliner, second row seats           Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Memory system, driver seat           Memory system, driver seat is an optional feature. Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat           Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat   Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, passenger seat           Power height adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable lower back support.             Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable lower back support.
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seatPower-adjustable lower back support.             Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable lower back support.
Power recliner, driver seat           Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, passenger seat           Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.               Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.     Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.             Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Special interior trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Special interior trim is an optional feature.          
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is a standard feature.     Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Chrome-clad alloy wheelsAlloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.     Chrome-clad alloy wheels is an optional feature. Chrome-clad alloy wheels is an optional feature.        
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.
Machined alloy wheelsOuter surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.                
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.
White-letter tiresThe letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.     White-letter tires is an optional feature.          
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.
Transmission  
Transmission coolerOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.             Transmission cooler is a standard feature. Transmission cooler is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.

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Option Package Contents

SYNC

Features
Bluetooth cell phone link
Voice control for external devices
SMS text-to-speech reader
USB port
Vehicle health reports
911 assist
Bluetooth audio streaming
Voice control for audio system

Convenience Package

Features
Roof rack crossbars
Cargo cover
Storage beneath cargo floor
Storage beneath cargo floor

Cold Weather Package

Features
Heated mirrors
Rear spoiler
Special exterior trim
Special interior trim
225/65R17 tires

SYNC

Features
Bluetooth cell phone link
Voice control for external devices
SMS text-to-speech reader
USB port
Vehicle health reports
911 assist
Bluetooth audio streaming
Voice control for audio system

Convenience Package

Features
Roof rack crossbars
Cargo cover
Storage beneath cargo floor
Storage beneath cargo floor

Towing Package

Features
Sunroof

SYNC 3 with SYNC Connect

Features
Sunroof

Preferred Accessory Package

Features
Cargo mat
First-aid kit

Preferred Accessory Package

Features
Cargo mat
First-aid kit
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