Model Year | 2009 |
Model | RX |
Trim | 350 |
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 | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |
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 | |
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. | |
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. | |
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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