Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 |
Model | FX | FX | JX |
Trim | FX35 | FX50 | JX35 |
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. | |||
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value. | |||
Accelerator presses back when system detects an inefficient excess of acceleration, to train the driver to drive more efficiently. Can be turned off. | |||
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. | |||
Pulls decklid / liftgate tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort. | |||
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. | |||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
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. | |||
Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking. | |||
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | |||
Automatically applies the brakes if you're about to back into something. | |||
Selectively applies the brakes to guide vehicle back into the original lane when detects that a lane change will cause a collision with a vehicle in the blind spot. | |||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | |||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | |||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||
Brakes lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane. | |||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | |||
Detects moving objects near front of vehicle when driving at parking lot speeds. | |||
Detects moving objects near rear of vehicle when driving at parking lot speeds. | |||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Cargo Management | |||
No crossbars. | |||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||
No crossbars. | |||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||
Climate Control | |||
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | |||
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. | |||
Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone. | |||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||
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 center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | |||
Exterior | |||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||
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. | |||
A highly elastic resin within the clearcoat enables the paint to automatically eliminate minor scratches. | |||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||
Infotainment | |||
Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output. | |||
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. | |||
Typically can help with hotel and restaurant reservations. | |||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | |||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | |||
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 | |||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||
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 cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | |||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | |||
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. | |||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||
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 | |||
The rear wheels steer to improve steering responsiveness at high speeds and reduce the turning circle at low speeds. | |||
Transmission | |||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. | |||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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