Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
Model | Convertible | Convertible |
Trim | Cooper | Cooper S |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||
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. | ||
Covers the rear seat and extends upward behind the front seatbacks, preventing cold air from entering the front seat area. Removable. | ||
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. | ||
In some convertibles. Automatically raise when a rollover is sensed. | ||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | ||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
Additional features for stability control, such as performance calibration. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||
Drivetrain | ||
When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||
Exterior | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim. | ||
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||
Infotainment | ||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | ||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
In BMWs includes baseplate in center console that provides a connection to an external antenna, but that requires an additional adapter. | ||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||
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. | ||
Headlights automatically turn off. | ||
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | ||
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. | ||
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | ||
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. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||
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 | ||
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | ||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Transmission | ||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
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