Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
Model | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic |
Trim | 2.0i | 2.0i Premium | 2.0i Limited | WRX | WRX Premium | WRX Limited | WRX STI | WRX STI Limited | 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | |||||||||||||||||
Climate Control | |||||||||||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. 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. | |||||||||||||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | |||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||||||||||||
The center differential can be manually adjusted to vary the torque split front to rear. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||||||||||
Only included if California/Northeast emissions equipment costs extra. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||||||||||
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |||||||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | |||||||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
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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6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
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