Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
Model | Sable | Sable |
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. | ||
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | ||
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. | ||
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | ||
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. | ||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
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. | ||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | ||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||
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. | ||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | ||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
Exterior | ||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | ||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2009 Mercury Sable
None of our members have yet commented on the available features of the 2009 Mercury Sable.
Be the first!