Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2011--2015-2018- | 2011--2015-2018- | 2011--2015-2018- | 2011--2015-2018- | 2011--2015-2018- | 2011--2015-2018- |
Model | Solara | Solara | Solara | Solara | Solara | Solara | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata | Sonata |
Trim | SE | SE V6 | Sport | Sport V6 | SLE | SLE V6 | GLS | SE | SE 2.0T | Limited | Limited 2.0T | Hybrid |
Engines | ||||||||||||
Transmissions | ||||||||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||||||||
Tires | ||||||||||||
Audio Systems | ||||||||||||
Accessories | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Infotainment | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||||||||||
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 tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||||||
Either only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather. | ||||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||
Shocks mechanically adjust firmness based on direct road inputs. Not driver adjustable. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Toyota Solara
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2011--2015-2018- Hyundai Sonata
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD