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What are the Differences Between a Sunroof and a Moonroof?

When shopping for your next car, one common luxury feature that is found in many modern day vehicles is a retractable roof. However, while both a sunroof and moonroof look and act in a similar fashion, the two words are often interchangeable, leading many to not know what sets the two apart. So what are the differences between a sunroof and a moonroof?

Benefits of a Sunroof vs Moonroof

A moonroof in a car is essentially a tinted glass panel that works as another window in the car. To be able to block out the sun, a moonroof will often come with a secondary panel, typically the color of the vehicle’s interior, to cover up the glass moonroof. A sunroof contains a metal panel that allows it to pop up above the car to either let air both in or out of the vehicle.

In fact, the moonroof is considered to be a style of sunroof. However, with the popularity of moonroofs in newer vehicles, they are much more commonly seen than the sunroof style.

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History of the Moonroof

The first moonroof was seen implemented on the Lincoln Continental Mark IV back in 1973. The moonroof actually got its name when John Atkinson, a Ford marketing manager at the time, first used the term when the Lincoln model was first introduced. However, the Nash Motor Company offered the sunroof on some of their vehicles all the way back in 1937.

If you would like to learn more about the differences between a sunroof and a moonroof, be sure to contact us at Miller’s CrossPointe Motor Cars. You can see which one of our in-stock vehicles comes fitted with a sunroof or moonroof by viewing our inventory online.