What does autos.ca think about including a table with every review with rows that show vehicle base price, trim and then options as tested. Another column would be how they would spec it if they were buying it. Consumers may get good opinion about what professionals consider as good value.
Neat idea, but sounds time consuming. Just look at the status of the Buyers Guide.... Here we are 2015, and many models missing from 2014... They have limited resources...
I meant just for the review articles. They already list the tester options in paragraph form. Just put that into a table and then include which options the reviewer thinks is worth the money:
So turn this:
Base Price (SL): $31,545
Options: 3.2-litre Pentastar $1,595; Leather Group $800; Trailer Tow $495; Ventilated / Memory Seats $795, Cold Weather package $895; Safetytec Group $895; Technology Group $995; Convenience Group $1,295; Black Hood Decal $150; Dual Pane Sunroof $1,595; UConnect with Navigation $700; Single Disc CD $250; 9-speakers with subwoofer $400; Black 17-inch wheels $500
into this:
Base Price (SL): $31,545
As tested Recommended (as an example)
3.2-litre Pentastar $1,595 Yes
Leather Group $800
Trailer Tow $495 Yes
Ventilated / Memory Seats $795 Yes
Cold Weather package $895 Yes
Safetytec Group $895
Technology Group $995
Convenience Group $1,295 Yes
Black Hood Decal $150
Dual Pane Sunroof $1,595
UConnect with Navigation $700 Yes
Single Disc CD $250
9-speakers with subwoofer $400
Black 17-inch wheels $500
Destination: $1,695 Mandatory/required
A/C Tax: $100 mandatory/required
Price: $44,700 $38,415
