Model Year | 2007 | 2007 |
Model | RX | RX |
Trim | 350 | 400h |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value. | ||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Homelink. | ||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
Rear disc brakes. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||
Includes side rails and 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. | ||
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. | ||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | ||
Engine / Motor | ||
No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Exterior | ||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. Not body color. | ||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | ||
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. | ||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||
Infotainment | ||
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 DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
Passenger-side rearview 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. | ||
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. | ||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | ||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
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 trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | ||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
Air springs automatically level the vehicle and enable manual adjustment of ride height. | ||
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 | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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