Adaptive cruise controlAutomatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value.
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.
Cruise control
Hands-free trunk or liftgateRelease latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor.
Release latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks
Power rear side windows
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote window/roof operationOperate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Semi-automated parking systemAutomatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual
Universal garage door openerHomelink.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)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 pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Automatic braking, high-speed or partialIf collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Electronic differential lockApplies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control.
Applies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control.
Forward collision warningAlerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Hill start assistApplies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Knee airbag, driver
Knee airbag, passenger
Obstacle detection, frontBeeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Performance braking system (optional)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.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags 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. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Tires, run-flatCan be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire.
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire.
Torque vectoring, brake-basedUses 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.
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.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management
Air-conditioned storage compartment
Cargo cover
Console with shifter
Roof railsNo crossbars.
No crossbars.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Automatic air recirculationAutomatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. 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.
Heated windshield washer nozzles
Interior air filterFilters 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.
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.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear air ventsVents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Rear defrost
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper
Wiper de-icerHeating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.
Engine / Motor
Additional engine coolingNo value because no way to compare across models.
No value because no way to compare across models.
Automatic start / stopAutomatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.
Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.
Dual-mode exhaust, switchableValves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch.
Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch.
Exterior
Additional chrome trimOnly 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.
Bodyside stripesOnly 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.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Hood scoopScoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative.
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative.
Hood stripesOnly 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.
Larger rear spoilerOnly listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional 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.
Metallic paint (extra cost)
Paint, special blue
Paint, special green
Painted brake calipers (optional)
Panoramic sunroofFront glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Special exterior trimOnly 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.
Special roof color
Sport front fascia (optional)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.
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)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.
Wheel-lip moldingsExtensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.
White turn signals (optional)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.
Infotainment
App supportTouchscreen 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.
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.
Audio controls on steering wheel
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Handwriting recognitionTouchpad that interprets handwritten inputs.
Touchpad that interprets handwritten inputs.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radio - one year subscriptionXM or Sirius with one-year subscription.
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription.
Smartphone integrationIn BMWs includes baseplate in center console that provides a connection to an external antenna, but that requires an additional adapter.
In BMWs includes baseplate in center console that provides a connection to an external antenna, but that requires an additional adapter.
Traffic informationInformation about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for audio systemSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Wireless charging stationWirelessly charger for phones and audio players.
Wirelessly charger for phones and audio players.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirrorPassenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Cornering lightsLights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned.
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned.
Fog light, rearMake it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog.
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Head-up display (HUD)Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road.
Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lighting, configurableLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. Can change the colors of the lights.
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. Can change the colors of the lights.
Interior lights, additionalOnly 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.
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
Map lightsFront row reading lights.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Power-folding mirrorsMirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.
Road sign informationReads road signs and displays them in the instrument cluster.
Reads road signs and displays them in the instrument cluster.
TachometerReports engine speed.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors
Seats and Interior Trim
Front buckets
Front sport buckets
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench
Aluminum trimReal aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.
Center armrest(s), front row
Center armrest(s), second row
Chrome interior accents (optional)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.
Cloth upholstery (optional)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.
Dark-colored headliner (optional)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.
Door sill trim plates
Floor mats
Folding second row seatsSeat 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.
Heated front seats
Interior trim, special colorOnly 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.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Manual height adjuster, driver seat
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seatManually adjustable lower back support.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seatManually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
Memory system, driver seat
Metal pedals
Partial leather seating sufacesEither only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather.
Either only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, passenger seat
Power recliner, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower 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.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower 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.
Special interior trimOnly 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.
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfacesSeating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede.
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede.
Upgraded leather upholsteryNo additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Adaptive dampers - electricalShocks 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 that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.
Alloy wheels
Electronic systems calibration selectorVaries throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.
Sport suspension (upgrade)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.
Wheels, dark finish
Transmission
Downshift rev matchingEngine automatically matches revs when manual transmission is downshifted.
Engine automatically matches revs when manual transmission is downshifted.
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic 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.
TrueDelta Reviews the Available Features of the 2017 Mini Clubman
2017 Mini Clubman Available Features: Pros
Year
Comment
2016
Volkswagen offers the Golf SportWagen in only three trim levels with few options and limits interior color choices to black and beige. Only one engine is offered, and unless you get the base car the only transmission choice is an automatic. In sharp contrast, Mini offers the Clubman (like its other models) with dozens of largely a la carte options, some of which (such as leather upholstery, sport front bucket seats, a power passenger seat, and adaptive dampers) aren't even available on the VW. The Clubman's exterior and interior are both highly customizable. (Not that the nearly optionless $26,500 tested car, unusual for a Mini in the press fleet, demonstrated any of this.) Plus you can choose among three engines, and can have a manual transmission in conjunction with any of these, even on a fully loaded car.
Some features are offered on the VW but not the Mini. The most notable of these are support for both Apple Carplay and Android Auto and a full array of safety tech (including a blind spot warning system and lane departure prevention).
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2017 Mini Clubman
It is a huge plus that you can spec the Clubman nearly any way you'd like. There are tons of colors and wheel choices. AWD or FWD, 3 cyl or 4 cyl, MT or AT. They offer tons of different interior colors or configurations and even ambient lighting. You can even choose how your seats split in the back. The problem is how damn expensive everything is. You pay dearly for those options. We like simple black and vinyl has come a long way, so we went with the basic interior but it is annoying that the non-reflector headlights were a $1000 option, for example. Choices like that dial back the premium feel.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Available Features of the 2017--2007-2007-2010 Mini Clubman
2017--2007-2007-2010 Mini Clubman Available Features: Pros
Year
Comment
2016
Volkswagen offers the Golf SportWagen in only three trim levels with few options and limits interior color choices to black and beige. Only one engine is offered, and unless you get the base car the only transmission choice is an automatic. In sharp contrast, Mini offers the Clubman (like its other models) with dozens of largely a la carte options, some of which (such as leather upholstery, sport front bucket seats, a power passenger seat, and adaptive dampers) aren't even available on the VW. The Clubman's exterior and interior are both highly customizable. (Not that the nearly optionless $26,500 tested car, unusual for a Mini in the press fleet, demonstrated any of this.) Plus you can choose among three engines, and can have a manual transmission in conjunction with any of these, even on a fully loaded car.
Some features are offered on the VW but not the Mini. The most notable of these are support for both Apple Carplay and Android Auto and a full array of safety tech (including a blind spot warning system and lane departure prevention).
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2017--2007-2007-2010 Mini Clubman
2017--2007-2007-2010 Mini Clubman Available Features: Cons
It is a huge plus that you can spec the Clubman nearly any way you'd like. There are tons of colors and wheel choices. AWD or FWD, 3 cyl or 4 cyl, MT or AT. They offer tons of different interior colors or configurations and even ambient lighting. You can even choose how your seats split in the back. The problem is how damn expensive everything is. You pay dearly for those options. We like simple black and vinyl has come a long way, so we went with the basic interior but it is annoying that the non-reflector headlights were a $1000 option, for example. Choices like that dial back the premium feel.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Available Features of the 2017 Mini Clubman
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2017 Mini Clubman
6-speed manual AWD
TrueDelta Reviews the Available Features of the 2017--2007-2007-2010 Mini Clubman
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2017--2007-2007-2010 Mini Clubman
6-speed manual AWD