Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008--2011-2009-2017 | 2008--2011-2009-2017 | 2008--2011-2009-2017 | 2008--2011-2009-2017 |
Model | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape | LaCrosse | LaCrosse | LaCrosse | LaCrosse |
Trim | XLS | XLT | Limited | Hybrid | CX | CXL | CXS | Super |
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||||||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | ||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | ||||||||
No crossbars. | ||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||||
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | ||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | ||||||||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||||||||
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Ford Escape
6-speed automatic AWD
4-speed automatic AWD
CVT FWD
4-speed automatic AWD
4-speed automatic AWD
CVT AWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008--2011-2009-2017 Buick LaCrosse
4-speed automatic FWD