Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009--2007-2007 | 2009--2007-2007 | 2009--2007-2007 | 2009--2007-2007 | 2009--2007-2007 |
Model | Camry | Camry | Camry | Camry | Camry | Camry | Camry | Camry | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape |
Trim | Base | LE | SE | XLE | LE V6 | SE V6 | XLE V6 | Hybrid | XLS | XLT | Limited | Hybrid | Hybrid Limited |
Engines | |||||||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||||||
Tires | |||||||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. | |||||||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||||||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||||||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone. | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
Converts text messages to speech. | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | |||||||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | |||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. 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. | |||||||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||||||||||
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. |
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