Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
Model | Milan | Milan |
Trim | Base | Premier |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad. | ||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||
Homelink. | ||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
Rear disc brakes. | ||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | ||
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. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
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. | ||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||
Climate Control | ||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
Exterior | ||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Infotainment | ||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||
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 discs with MP3 files. | ||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
Converts text messages to speech. | ||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | ||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
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. | ||
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 | ||
All-weather floormats. | ||
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. | ||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | ||
Fake wood trim, only listed if optional. | ||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
Alloy wheels plated with chrome. Some use a more durable, alternative process (PVD, Superchrome). Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | ||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. |
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