Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013--2013 | 2013--2013 | 2013--2013 | 2013--2013 |
Model | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
Trim | LX | HF | EX | EX-L | Si | Hybrid | Natural Gas | Base | TDI | GTI | R |
Engines | |||||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||||
Tires | |||||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||||
Can include aerodynamic enhancements, taller gearing, lower rolling resistance tires, and/or more efficient power accessories. No standard value because variable contents. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||||||
When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||||
Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Requires connected compatible phone. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Information about traffic conditions. 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. | |||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | |||||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||||||
Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | |||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | |||||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||||||||
Transmission | |||||||||||
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
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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