Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
Model | XC90 | XC90 | XC90 | Solara | Solara | Solara | Solara | Solara | Solara |
Trim | 3.2 | V8 | V8 Sport | SE | SE V6 | SE Sport | SE Sport V6 | SLE | SLE V6 |
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||
No crossbars. | |||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||||||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | |||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens. | |||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 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. | |||||||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface. | |||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||
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. | |||||||||
Brings center section closer to front seats, making it easier to reach from the front seat. Useful for an infant in a car seat. | |||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
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 trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||||||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | |||||||||
Alloy wheels plated with chrome. Some use a more durable, alternative process (PVD, Superchrome). Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||||||||
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 when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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