| What it is |
Cost or availability | What
it does | Why it's cool |
| Driver Memory | Available
with upgraded seat packages. | Can program up
to 3 driver's preferences for seat, mirrors and steering wheel | No
more readjusting everything after your spouse or child has driven your car. Just
a push of the button will do it! |
| Heated
Seats | $500 | Bottom and lower back
of driver and front passenger seats are heated | Great for cold
days or lower back aches |
| AC
Seats | $500+Usually is combined with heated seat packages. | Bottom
and lower back of seat is vented with cool air. Usually is combined with heated
seat packages. | Cools you off on hot and steamy days. Alleviates
leaving behind an embarrassing sweat spot on leather seats! |
|
Massaging Seats | $1,500 when combined
with heated and AC seats on select luxury models | Seats give
a gentle massage while driving. | Can take the edge off a long
commute |
| Retractable Running
Boards | $1,000 | Running boards pop
out on large sport utilities every time you enter or exit your vehicle. | Convenience
of running boards without it sticking out all of the time. |
|
Dual Climate Control | Part of Climate
Control Upgrades | Driver and passenger can each control their
own temperature. | Avoids battles over who's hot and who's cold. |
| Entertainment Systems | $1,500
to $2,000+ | Consists of TV/DVD players in the ceiling or in
headrests. Wireless headphones or the rear car speakers can be used for audio. | For
anyone with kids, this is a no-brainer for long (or not-so-long) trips! |
| Turbo | $2,000+ | Forces
air through the engine to get a burst of speed. | Great for
changing lanes or merging into traffic. |
| Backup
Video Camera | Part of Nissan Quests's 3.5 SE package
that adds $6,600 to the MSRP from the previous package. | Able
to monitor what is behind you while backing up. | Avoid running
over bicycles or even pedestrians. |
| Automatic
Liftgate | $1,000 | Select vans and
sport utilities have lift gates that can open with a push of a button. | Gives
you a head start when loading and unloading groceries. No need to strain to close
the gate, just push a button. |
| Steering
Wheel Radio Controls | Part of some radio package upgrades | Allows
you to change stations, CD's and control the volume from the steering wheel. | Alleviates
you from having to reach all the way to the radio. Seriously, though, it
does keep your eyes on the road while you control the radio. |
| Navigation | $1,500-$2,000 | Computerized
map built into the instrument console. | Great for
long trips or to get around an unfamiliar part of town. |
