Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
Model | VUE | VUE |
Trim | Base | V6 |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
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 | ||
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. | ||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | ||
No 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. | ||
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. | ||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||
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. | ||
Includes CD player. | ||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||
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 | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
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. | ||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
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. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. |
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