Noob question about the spare tire.
 

So is this an option only? Am I to assume this car has no spare, unless the owner had one added on at the dealer? Just wondering since I am new the 8 and have never heard of this before on a newer car.

other cars also make a spare an option. You can find them here cheaper than the dealer many times.

A lot of cars now have the fix a flat stuff as their dealer package.