Model Year | 2006 |
Model | Rainier |
Trim | CXL |
Engines | |
Transmissions | |
Drivetrains | |
Final Drive Ratios | |
Tires | |
Audio Systems | |
Accessories | |
Air compressor generally used to pump up springs or shocks can also be used to inflate tires, balls, etc. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
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. | |
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. | |
Mandatory, in all cars. | |
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). | |
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |
Cargo Management | |
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |
No crossbars. | |
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger 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. | |
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |
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. | |
Drivetrain | |
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |
Engine / Motor | |
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |
Exterior | |
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |
Infotainment | |
Includes CD player. | |
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |
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. | |
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 | |
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. | |
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 | |
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. | |
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. | |
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |
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 | |
Air springs maintain the rear ride height. | |
Transmission | |
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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