Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
Model | Grand Marquis | A3 | A3 |
Trim | LS | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
Engines | |||
Transmissions | |||
Drivetrains | |||
Tires | |||
Audio Systems | |||
Accessories | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad. | |||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | |||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||
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 | |||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | |||
Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior. | |||
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. | |||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||
Engine / Motor | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Exterior | |||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||
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. | |||
Infotainment | |||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||
Includes CD player. | |||
CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player. | |||
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | |||
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. | |||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||
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. | |||
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned. | |||
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | |||
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. | |||
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 | |||
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. | |||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||
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. | |||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
Alloy wheels plated with chrome. Some use a more durable, alternative process (PVD, Superchrome). Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||
Air springs maintain the rear ride height. | |||
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. | |||
The tire sidewalls have a white stripe. | |||
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. |
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