Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
Model | Ridgeline | Ridgeline | Ridgeline | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang |
Trim | RT | RTS | RTL | V6 | V6 Premium | GT | GT Premium | Shelby GT500 |
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | ||||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||||||
Tailgate can open either downward or to the side. | ||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | ||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||||||||
Drivetrain | ||||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||
The rear differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low-speeds on loose surfaces. | ||||||||
Engine / Motor | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Spoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce. | ||||||||
One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Scoops ahed of the rear wheels, often not functional and purely decorative. When functional, either provide air to rear-mounted engine or rear brake ducts. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | ||||||||
Infotainment | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Includes CD player. | ||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. 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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
All-weather floormats. | ||||||||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | ||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Improves body stiffness, for more precise handling. Value of zero because resulting body stiffness not comparable model to model. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||||||||
Transmission | ||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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