Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
Model | GT-R | GT-R | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic |
Trim | Premium | Black Edition | DX | VP | LX | LX-S | EX | EX-L | Si | Hybrid | GX |
Engines | |||||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare 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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available 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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | |||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |||||||||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Transmission | |||||||||||
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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