Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
Model | AURA | AURA | AURA | Grand Marquis | Grand Marquis |
Trim | XE | XR | Green Line | GS | LS |
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. | |||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||
Homelink. | |||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||
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. | |||||
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 | |||||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||||
Climate Control | |||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. 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. | |||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||
Engine / Motor | |||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||
Exterior | |||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | |||||
Infotainment | |||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||
Includes CD player. | |||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
Spoked steel wheel with a plastic cover that makes it look like an alloy wheel. | |||||
Alloy wheels plated with chrome. Some use a more durable, alternative process (PVD, Superchrome). Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||||
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. | |||||
Air springs maintain the rear ride height. | |||||
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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