Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2017 |
Model | SKY | SKY | A4 allroad |
Trim | Roadster | Red Line | 2.0T |
Engines | |||
Transmissions | |||
Drivetrains | |||
Tires | |||
Audio Systems | |||
Accessories | |||
Cruise control plans accleration and braking based on traffic, speed limits, and topographical information. | |||
Car will accelerate, steer, and brake itself at low speeds as long as it has another car ahead of it driving at a low speed and it can detect the lane markings. | |||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||
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. | |||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | |||
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. | |||
Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking. | |||
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | |||
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. | |||
Adjusts seats and/or head restraints when sensors detect that the car is likely to be hit from the rear. Might also flash rear lights to warn approaching car. | |||
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | |||
Warns when driver is drowsy and needs to pull over. | |||
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. | |||
If the driver initiates an evasive maneuver to avoid an object ahead of the car, the car will automatically steer the amount necessary to avoid hitting the object, if possible. | |||
Indicates number of seconds behind preceding car. | |||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | |||
Proactively helps keep the car centered inside a detected lane via steering assistance. | |||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car. | |||
Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat | |||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||
Pulses the inside rear brake to help the vehicle make sharper turns at low speed in low range. | |||
Warns of cars approaching from the rear when a door is opened. | |||
Wide angle camera allows the driver to see well to each side from the very front of the car when pulling out of parking spaces or side streets. | |||
Wide angle camera allows the driver to see well to each side from the very rear of the car when pulling out of parking spaces or side streets. A second selectable view. | |||
Cargo Management | |||
No crossbars. | |||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||
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. | |||
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls. | |||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||
Drivetrain | |||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||
Engine / Motor | |||
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. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Smart alternator recharges battery only while braking, to improve fuel economy. | |||
Exterior | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |||
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. | |||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||
Infotainment | |||
Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period. | |||
Requires compatible Android phone. | |||
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. | |||
CD player located beyond easy reach of the driver. | |||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||
Touchpad that interprets handwritten inputs. | |||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | |||
Connects car to the Internet to update systems, download information, and/or browse. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | |||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee. | |||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | |||
Passenger-side rearview 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. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. Can change the colors of the lights. | |||
The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Advises you when to lift off the accelerator based on navigation and/or traffic sign data. | |||
Reads road signs and displays them in the instrument cluster. | |||
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 | |||
All-weather floormats. | |||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
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 cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | |||
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 | |||
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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