Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012--2018 | 2012--2018 | 2012--2018 | 2012--2018 | 2012--2018 | 2012--2018 | 2012--2018 | 2012--2018 |
Model | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX |
Trim | xDrive35i | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M | 2.0i | 2.0i Premium | 2.0i Limited | WRX | WRX Premium | WRX Limited | WRX STI | WRX STI Limited |
Engines | ||||||||||||||
Transmissions | ||||||||||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||||||||||
Tires | ||||||||||||||
Audio Systems | ||||||||||||||
Accessories | ||||||||||||||
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value. | ||||||||||||||
Pulls door tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Pulls decklid / liftgate tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort. | ||||||||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||||||||||||||
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||||||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking. | ||||||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | ||||||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Wide angle camera allows the driver to see well to each side from the very front of the car when pulling out of parking spaces or side streets. | ||||||||||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||||||||||
No crossbars. | ||||||||||||||
Net extending from the floor to the ceiling to prevent cargo from flying into the passenger area during sudden stops. | ||||||||||||||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | ||||||||||||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | ||||||||||||||
No crossbars. | ||||||||||||||
Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior. | ||||||||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||||||||||
Climate Control | ||||||||||||||
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | ||||||||||||||
Requires and does not include the value of rear air vents. | ||||||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||||||||
Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off. | ||||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||||||||||||||
Drivetrain | ||||||||||||||
Actively splits power between the left and right rear wheels, which generally yields sportier handling. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Permits a higher top speed before fuel cutoff kicks in. | ||||||||||||||
Smart alternator recharges battery only while braking, to improve fuel economy. | ||||||||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||||||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. Not body color. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player. | ||||||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs. | ||||||||||||||
A DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription. | ||||||||||||||
Converts text messages to speech. | ||||||||||||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. 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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||||||||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | ||||||||||||||
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||||||||||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | ||||||||||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||||||||
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Leather trim, sometimes woven, in place of the more usual aluminum or wood trim. | ||||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||||||||
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||||||||||||||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | ||||||||||||||
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||||||||||
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||||||||||
Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back. | ||||||||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||||||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||||||||||||||
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||||||||||
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part. | ||||||||||||||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||||||||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||||
Motors joining the left and right halves of the stabilizer bars twist them to further reduce roll in turns and disengages them to improve ride quality when not turning. | ||||||||||||||
The steering ratio is automatically varied based on vehicle speed and other factors. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Air springs maintain the rear ride height. | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | ||||||||||||||
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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