Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009- | 2009- | 2009- |
Model | 9-3 | 9-3 | Outback | Outback | Outback |
Trim | 2.0T | Aero | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited |
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. | |||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||
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. | |||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||||
No crossbars. | |||||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Engine / Motor | |||||
Only included if California/Northeast emissions equipment costs extra. | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Exterior | |||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | |||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||
Replaces and includes value of smaller sunroofs. | |||||
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. | |||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | |||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | |||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | |||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||||
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. | |||||
Transmission | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
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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