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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Fiat 500L
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | 500L | 500L | 500L |
| Trim | 200t | 300 | 350 | Pop | Trekking | Lounge |
| 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. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value. | ||||||
| Electronically enhance the actual sounds of the engines, not just a recording. | ||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||
| Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||
| Steering 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. | ||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||
| Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||
| Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||
| Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. Not body color. | ||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||
| Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim. | ||||||
| Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | ||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||
| Can display navigation from a free phone-based app on a built-in screen. Won't operate in areas with a poor data signal. Uses data on your phone's plan. | ||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||
| XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | ||||||
| SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | ||||||
| Activate Siri using button on steering wheel. Make calls, hear and dictate texts and email, manage calendar, turn-by-turn nav. Requires iPhone 4S or higher. | ||||||
| Converts text messages to speech. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Dictate text for messages and/or emails. Annual fee. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||
| Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||
| High beams automatically turned on and off. | ||||||
| Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | ||||||
| Front row reading lights. | ||||||
| One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | ||||||
| Measures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc. | ||||||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||
| Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | ||||||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||||
| Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| The steering ratio is automatically varied based on vehicle speed and other factors. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Shocks mechanically adjust firmness based on direct road inputs. Not driver adjustable. | ||||||
| Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||||||
| Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Option Package Contents
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
Premium Plus Package
Luxury Package
Enform
Navigation system
F Sport Package
Premium Package
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
F Sport Package
Premium Plus Package
Luxury Package
Enform
Navigation system
Premium Package
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
F Sport Package
Premium Plus Package
Luxury Package
Enform
Navigation system
Premium Package
Uconnect Access
Popular Equipment Package
Premium Package
Uconnect 6.5
Premium Package
Popular Equipment Package
Urbana Appearance Package
Popular Equipment Package
Premium Package
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