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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber Feature Comparison

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Dodge Caliber

  

Model Year 2018 2018 2018 2012 2012 2012
Model Golf / GTI Golf / GTI Golf / GTI Caliber Caliber Caliber
Trim S SE SEL SE SXT SXT Plus
Engines  
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
168 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged<br> 1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>168 hp@4500 <br>199 lb-ft@1600 is a standard feature.          
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged<br> 1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>170 hp@4500 <br>199 lb-ft@1600 is an optional feature. turbocharged<br> 1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>170 hp@4500 <br>199 lb-ft@1600 is a standard feature. turbocharged<br> 1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>170 hp@4500 <br>199 lb-ft@1600 is a standard feature.      
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6400
141 lb-ft@5000
       2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>158 hp@6400 <br>141 lb-ft@5000 is a standard feature.  2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>158 hp@6400 <br>141 lb-ft@5000 is a standard feature.  2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>158 hp@6400 <br>141 lb-ft@5000 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature.     5-speed manual is a standard feature.   5-speed manual is an optional feature.
6-speed automated manual 6-speed automated manual is an optional feature.          
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.      
6-speed manual 6-speed manual is an optional feature.          
CVT         CVT is a standard feature.  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT           6-speed manually-shiftable CVT is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
AWD AWD is an optional feature.          
Tires  
195/65HR15 tires 195/65HR15 tires is a standard feature.          
205/55HR16 tires   205/55HR16 tires is a standard feature. 205/55HR16 tires is a standard feature.      
225/45HR17 tires     225/45HR17 tires is a standard feature.      
205/70R15 tires       205/70R15 tires is a standard feature.    
215/60R17 tires       215/60R17 tires is an optional feature. 215/60R17 tires is a standard feature. 215/60R17 tires is a standard feature.
215/55HR18 tires           215/55HR18 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 8 speakers Unbranded, 8 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 8 speakers is a standard feature.        
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)     Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.      
Unbranded, 4 speakers       Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature.
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)           Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.
Accessories  
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.     AC power outlet is a standard feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature.
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Adaptive cruise controlAutomatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value.       Adaptive cruise control is a standard feature.      
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value.
Ashtray and lighter (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.         Ashtray and lighter (optional) is an optional feature. Ashtray and lighter (optional) is an optional feature. Ashtray and lighter (optional) is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.   Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
First-aid kit First-aid kit is an optional feature. First-aid kit is an optional feature. First-aid kit is an optional feature.      
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.     Proximity key is a standard feature. Proximity key is a standard feature.      
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote appCheck on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee.     Remote app is a standard feature. Remote app is a standard feature.      
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.           Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature.
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Tilt steering wheel, manual       Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.      
Universal garage door openerHomelink.   Universal garage door opener is an optional feature. Universal garage door opener is an optional feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.   Universal garage door opener is an optional feature. Universal garage door opener is an optional feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.   4-wheel disc brakes is an optional feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.   Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature. Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats is a standard feature.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.   Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is an optional feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Automatic braking, low-speedAutomatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions.     Automatic braking, low-speed is a standard feature. Automatic braking, low-speed is a standard feature.      
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions.
Blind spot warning systemMirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot.     Blind spot warning system is a standard feature. Blind spot warning system is a standard feature.      
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rearAutomatically applies the brakes if you're about to back into the path of an oncoming car.     Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear is a standard feature. Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear is a standard feature.      
Automatically applies the brakes if you're about to back into the path of an oncoming car.
Cross-traffic warning, rearWarns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces.     Cross-traffic warning, rear is a standard feature. Cross-traffic warning, rear is a standard feature.      
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces.
Daytime running lights (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.           Daytime running lights (optional) is an optional feature. Daytime running lights (optional) is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Electronic differential lockApplies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control.   Electronic differential lock is a standard feature. Electronic differential lock is a standard feature. Electronic differential lock is a standard feature.      
Applies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control.
Forward collision warningAlerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.     Forward collision warning is a standard feature. Forward collision warning is a standard feature.      
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.           Front side airbags is an optional feature. Front side airbags is an optional feature.
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Knee airbag, driver Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.   Rearview camera is a standard feature. Rearview camera is a standard feature. Rearview camera is a standard feature.      
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Secondary collision brake assistAutomatically applies brakes when the car is hit to prevent it from hitting a second object.   Secondary collision brake assist is a standard feature. Secondary collision brake assist is a standard feature. Secondary collision brake assist is a standard feature.      
Automatically applies brakes when the car is hit to prevent it from hitting a second object.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Vehicle health reportsPeriodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check.     Vehicle health reports is a standard feature. Vehicle health reports is a standard feature.      
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check.
Cargo Management  
Air-conditioned storage compartment Air-conditioned storage compartment is a standard feature. Air-conditioned storage compartment is a standard feature. Air-conditioned storage compartment is a standard feature. Air-conditioned storage compartment is a standard feature. Air-conditioned storage compartment is a standard feature. Air-conditioned storage compartment is a standard feature.
Cargo cover Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature. Cargo cover is a standard feature.
Cargo mat Cargo mat is a standard feature. Cargo mat is a standard feature. Cargo mat is a standard feature.      
Cargo net Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature.      
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.   Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.          
Usually part of an overhead console.
Rear seat pass-throughUsually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.   Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature. Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature. Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature.      
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.
Roof railsNo crossbars.   Roof rails is a standard feature. Roof rails is a standard feature. Roof rails is a standard feature.      
No crossbars.
Storage compartment under front seat(s) Storage compartment under front seat(s) is a standard feature. Storage compartment under front seat(s) is a standard feature.        
Trailering equipment (4 wire)Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.           Trailering equipment (4 wire) is an optional feature. Trailering equipment (4 wire) is an optional feature.
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.       Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.      
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.       Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.      
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Heated windshield washer nozzles Heated windshield washer nozzles is an optional feature. Heated windshield washer nozzles is a standard feature. Heated windshield washer nozzles is a standard feature.      
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.   Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature. Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature. Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature.      
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear air ventsVents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.   Rear air vents is a standard feature. Rear air vents is a standard feature. Rear air vents is a standard feature.      
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature. Rear wiper is a standard feature.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.         Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor  
Engine-block heaterPlugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.         Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature.
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
Oil coolerOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Oil cooler is a standard feature. Oil cooler is a standard feature. Oil cooler is a standard feature.   Oil cooler is an optional feature. Oil cooler is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Exterior  
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.             Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.     Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Mud guardsFlaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.   Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is an optional feature. Mud guards is an optional feature.      
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Paint, special blue       Paint, special blue is an optional feature. Paint, special blue is an optional feature. Paint, special blue is an optional feature.
Paint, special red       Paint, special red is an optional feature. Paint, special red is an optional feature. Paint, special red is an optional feature.
Panoramic sunroofFront glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.     Panoramic sunroof is a standard feature. Panoramic sunroof is a standard feature.      
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.   Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Sunroof         Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature.
Infotainment  
Android Auto supportRequires compatible Android phone.   Android Auto support is a standard feature. Android Auto support is a standard feature. Android Auto support is a standard feature.      
Requires compatible Android phone.
App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.    App support is a standard feature. App support is a standard feature. App support is a standard feature.      
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Apple CarPlay supportRequires compatible Apple iPhone.   Apple CarPlay support is a standard feature. Apple CarPlay support is a standard feature. Apple CarPlay support is a standard feature.      
Requires compatible Apple iPhone.
Articulating liftgate speakersSpeakers swing down from raised liftgate, for use with vehicle parked.             Articulating liftgate speakers is an optional feature.
Speakers swing down from raised liftgate, for use with vehicle parked.
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.     Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.     Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.   Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is an optional feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is an optional feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is an optional feature.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.   Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD player   CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.
DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.           DVD-compatible player is an optional feature. DVD-compatible player is an optional feature.
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.   HD radio is a standard feature. HD radio is a standard feature. HD radio is a standard feature.      
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
Larger infotainment displayAt least three inches larger, compared to base trim or standard equipment.     Larger infotainment display is a standard feature. Larger infotainment display is a standard feature.      
At least three inches larger, compared to base trim or standard equipment.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.           Media drive is an optional feature. Media drive is an optional feature.
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
Mirrorlink supportMirrors a phone's display on the car's infotainment display. Permits interaction with approved apps.   Mirrorlink support is a standard feature. Mirrorlink support is a standard feature. Mirrorlink support is a standard feature.      
Mirrors a phone's display on the car's infotainment display. Permits interaction with approved apps.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.     MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.       Navigation system is a standard feature.      
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.     Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.      
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Satellite radio - one year subscriptionXM or Sirius with one-year subscription.         Satellite radio - one year subscription is a standard feature. Satellite radio - one year subscription is a standard feature. Satellite radio - one year subscription is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription.
SMS text-to-speech readerConverts text messages to speech.     SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature. SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature.      
Converts text messages to speech.
Telematics service, such as OnStarIn-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.     Telematics service, such as OnStar is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar is a standard feature.      
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
Traffic + travel informationInformation about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.       Traffic + travel information is a standard feature.      
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.   USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is an optional feature. USB port is an optional feature. USB port is an optional feature.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for audio systemSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.     Voice control for audio system is a standard feature.        
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Voice control for external devicesPhone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.         Voice control for external devices is an optional feature. Voice control for external devices is an optional feature. Voice control for external devices is an optional feature.
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.       Voice control for nav and audio is a standard feature.      
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.   Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.      
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.   Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature.   Compass is an optional feature. Compass is an optional feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.       Fog lights is a standard feature.   Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.      
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.      
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lightingLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.       Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature.      
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
LED tail lightsOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   LED tail lights is a standard feature. LED tail lights is a standard feature. LED tail lights is a standard feature.      
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Rear reading lights Rear reading lights is a standard feature. Rear reading lights is a standard feature. Rear reading lights is a standard feature.      
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.   Trip computer is an optional feature. Trip computer is an optional feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.      
Visor mirror, driver       Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, passenger       Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.   Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Front sport buckets     Front sport buckets is a standard feature.      
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.   All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature.      
All-weather floormats.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.      
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.           Folding passenger seat is a standard feature. Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.   Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature.
Interior trim, special colorOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.             Interior trim, special color is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.       Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.      
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.     Leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.       Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat Manual height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Manual height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.        
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.   Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.        
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seatManually adjustable lower back support.   Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.      
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual recliner, second row seats         Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.       Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.      
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.   Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature.  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.      
Power height adjuster, driver seat     Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.   Power height adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature.  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.      
Power recliner, driver seat Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.      
Power recliner, passenger seat Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.      
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.       Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature.  
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.       Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.      
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Synthetic leather seating surfacesA.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.     Synthetic leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.        
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is an optional feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.  
Performance steering system (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.             Performance steering system (optional) is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Polished alloy wheelsAlloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau             Polished alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.             Sport suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Touring suspension (upgrade)Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims.           Touring suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.  
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.   Wheel locks is an optional feature. Wheel locks is an optional feature. Wheel locks is an optional feature.      
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
Transmission  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.   Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is an optional feature. Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is a standard feature. Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is a standard feature.      
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.

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Option Package Contents

Uconnect Voice Command

Features
Bluetooth cell phone link
Voice control for external devices
USB port
Bluetooth audio streaming

Security Group

Features
Front side airbags
Alarm
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
Oil cooler
Remote start
Daytime running lights (optional)
Daytime running lights (optional)

Driver Convenience Group

Features
Heated front seats
Universal garage door opener
Trip computer
Compass

Uconnect Voice Command

Features
Bluetooth cell phone link
Voice control for external devices
USB port
Bluetooth audio streaming

Media Center 430

Features
DVD-compatible player
Media drive

Power driver seat

Features
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat

Premium Sound Group

Features
Audio controls on steering wheel
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Articulating liftgate speakers
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)

Security Group

Features
Front side airbags
Alarm
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
Oil cooler
Remote start
Daytime running lights (optional)
Daytime running lights (optional)

Driver Convenience Group

Features
Heated front seats
Universal garage door opener
Trip computer
Compass

Uconnect Voice Command

Features
Bluetooth cell phone link
Voice control for external devices
USB port
Bluetooth audio streaming

Media Center 430

Features
DVD-compatible player
Media drive
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