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Available Features for the Pontiac Vibe
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Vibe | Vibe |
| Trim | Base | GT |
| Engines | ||
| Transmissions | ||
| Drivetrains | ||
| Tires | ||
| Audio Systems | ||
| Accessories | ||
| Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||
| If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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 | ||
| Above floor system for organizing cargo. | ||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | ||
| Includes side rails and crossbars. | ||
| Climate Control | ||
| 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. | ||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||
| Exterior | ||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||
| Front row reading lights. | ||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
| Reports engine speed. | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| 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. | ||
| Either only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather. | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. 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. | ||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Option Package Contents
Sun and Sound Package
Preferred Package
Preferred Package
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