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Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
Model | Maxima | Maxima | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat | Passat |
Trim | S | SV | 1.8T S | 1.8T R-Line | 1.8T SE | V6 SE | 1.8T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
Engines | ||||||||
Transmissions | ||||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||||
Tires | ||||||||
Audio Systems | ||||||||
Accessories | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Release latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Automatically applies the brakes if you're about to back into the path of an oncoming car. | ||||||||
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||||||
Automatically applies brakes when the car is hit to prevent it from hitting a second object. | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | ||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | ||||||||
Climate Control | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | ||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output. | ||||||||
Requires compatible Android phone. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Requires compatible Apple iPhone. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||||||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | ||||||||
Mirrors a phone's display on the car's infotainment display. Permits interaction with approved apps. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
Driver-side exterior 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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Fog light on the appropriate side turns on (and might also swivel) when the steering wheel is turned. Requires and does not include value of fog lights. | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
Driver's seat is cooled; passenger seat is not. | ||||||||
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 adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||||||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||||||||
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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