Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
Model | Verano | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang | Mustang |
Trim | Base | V6 | V6 Premium | GT | GT Premium | BOSS 302 | Shelby GT500 |
Engines | |||||||
Transmissions | |||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||
Final Drive Ratios | |||||||
Tires | |||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||
Accessories | |||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||||
Homelink. | |||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | |||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Sounds horn and flashes hazad lights if airbags or seat belt pretensioners have been activated. | |||||||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||||||
Individual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume. | |||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||
Climate Control | |||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||||
Changes sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance. | |||||||
Exterior | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Spoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce. | |||||||
One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed. | |||||||
Single hood stripe | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |||||||
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||
Scoops ahed of the rear wheels, often not functional and purely decorative. When functional, either provide air to rear-mounted engine or rear brake ducts. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Infotainment | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | |||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | |||||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||
Simple directions displayed on rudimentary screen and/or spoken over audio system. Fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||
Converts text messages to speech. | |||||||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |||||||
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | |||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | |||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||
Measures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc. | |||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||
Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability. | |||||||
Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot. | |||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |||||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | |||||||
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | |||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Suspension dampers whose firmness can be manually adjusted. Far more difficult than hitting a button, but makes it possible to fine tune. | |||||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||||||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
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 | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Improves body stiffness, for more precise handling. Value of zero because resulting body stiffness not comparable model to model. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||||
Transmission | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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