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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Camaro
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Malibu | Camaro | Camaro | Camaro | Camaro |
| Trim | LS | LT | 2LT | LTZ | LS | LT | SS | ZL1 |
| Engines | ||||||||
| Transmissions | ||||||||
| Drivetrains | ||||||||
| Tires | ||||||||
| Audio Systems | ||||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Continuously modulates throttle to maximize available traction. Driver simply floors accelerator. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch. | ||||||||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Spoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce. | ||||||||
| Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||||||||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Driver-side exterior 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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-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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Spoked steel wheel with a plastic cover that makes it look like an alloy wheel. | ||||||||
| Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | ||||||||
| Electronically controls throttle during manual transmission shift so there is no need to lift off the accelerator. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
Option Package Contents
Protection Package
Electronics and Entertainment Package
Electronics and Entertainment Package
RS Package
2LT Equipment Group
SS 1LE Performance Package
2SS Equipment Group
Convenience & Lighting Package
Interior Accent Trim Package
SS 1LE Performance Package
2SS Equipment Group
Convenience & Lighting Package
RS Package
Interior Accent Trim Package
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