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Model | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | CX-9 | CX-9 | CX-9 | CX-9 |
Trim | DX | VP | LX | LX-S | EX | EX-L | Si | Hybrid | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Signature |
Engines | ||||||||||||
Transmissions | ||||||||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||||||||
Tires | ||||||||||||
Audio Systems | ||||||||||||
Accessories | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||||||||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | ||||||||||||
Homelink. | ||||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | ||||||||||||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | ||||||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||||||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||||||||||
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | ||||||||||||
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | ||||||||||||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | ||||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||||||
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | ||||||||||||
Indicates number of seconds behind preceding car. | ||||||||||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||||||
Briefly and slightly reduce engine torque when the steering wheel is turned to transfer some weight forward and improve initial steering response. | ||||||||||||
Steering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane. | ||||||||||||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | ||||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Automatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer. | ||||||||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||||||||
No crossbars. | ||||||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||||||||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||||||||||||
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls. | ||||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||||||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | ||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||||||||||||
Drivetrain | ||||||||||||
When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||||||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||||||
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | ||||||||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||||||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||||||||||||
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | ||||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | ||||||||||||
Converts text messages to speech. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||||||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | ||||||||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | ||||||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||||||||
Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||||||
Reads road signs and displays them in the instrument cluster. | ||||||||||||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||||||
All-weather floormats. | ||||||||||||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | ||||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||||||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | ||||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||
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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