Edmunds.com Picks Top 10 "Trimmings" for a Thanksgiving Car Purchase

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has compiled a list of the best optional features to consider when buying a new car. The list has whimsically been named Top 10 Trimmings for a 2010 Thanksgiving Car Purchase and can be found at http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/index.html.

Edmunds.com editors recommend the following top 10 safety, comfort and convenience features:

1. Backup camera
2. Blind spot warning system
3. Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
4. Drowsiness detection system
5. Heated seats
6. Multi-zone entertainment system
7. Premium audio upgrade
8. Remote start
9. Split-view monitor
10. Sync

"Your Thanksgiving meal isn't the only thing that improves with the right trimmings. Well-chosen safety, comfort and convenience features can go a long way toward making your vehicle a more pleasant and functional place in which to spend your time," reported Edmunds.com Automotive Content Editor Warren Clarke in the article Top 10 Trimmings for a 2010 Thanksgiving Car Purchase. "And, many of these features no longer require the purchase of a luxury model. You'll find them in a diverse array of vehicles, from economy hatchbacks to minivans to premium sedans."

To learn more about these features, view the full article on Edmunds.com's Top 10 Trimmings for a 2010 Thanksgiving Car Purchase at http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/index.html.

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