| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2007 |
| Model | Sportage | Sportage | S2000 |
| Trim | LX | EX | Base |
| Engines | |||
| Transmissions | |||
| Drivetrains | |||
| Tires | |||
| Audio Systems | |||
| Accessories | |||
| 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. | |||
| Removable or foldable barrier extends upward behind the front seatbacks, preventing cold air from entering the front seat area. | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Rear disc brakes. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Hitch rated for up to 3,500 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. | |||
| Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||
| No crossbars. | |||
| Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||
| Climate Control | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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 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 | |||
| Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||
| Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||
| Infotainment | |||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||
| Includes CD player. | |||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||
| Screen-based navigation system. | |||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||
| Front row reading lights. | |||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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. | |||
| Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2009 Kia Sportage
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2007 Honda S2000
6-speed manual RWD