Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
Model | Rendezvous | Rendezvous |
Trim | CX | CXL |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
Air compressor generally used to pump up springs or shocks can also be used to inflate tires, balls, etc. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
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 | ||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||
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. | ||
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 | ||
No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||
Exterior | ||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||
Infotainment | ||
Includes CD player. | ||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||
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. | ||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | ||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||
Manually 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. | ||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | ||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | ||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||
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 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 | ||
Transmission | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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