Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012--2008-2008-2012 | 2012--2008-2008-2012 | 2012--2008-2008-2012 | 2012--2008-2008-2012 | 2012--2008-2008-2012 | 2012--2008-2008-2012 |
Model | Odyssey | Odyssey | Odyssey | Odyssey | Odyssey | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 |
Trim | LX | EX | EX-L | Touring | Touring Elite | i SV | i Sport | i Touring | s Touring | i Grand Touring | s Grand Touring |
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. | |||||||||||
Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers. | |||||||||||
Both sliding doors can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the third-row side windows. Retract into rear side panels. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | |||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||||
Chrome or satin-painted fuel door. | |||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||
An additional ceiling-mounted screen for third-row passengers. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||||||||||
Enables input of HD video. | |||||||||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||||||
Built-in flash drive with a small amount of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||||
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | |||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||||
Erects between the front seats; stows against side of passenger seat to open up walk through. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | |||||||||||
Brings center section closer to front seats, making it easier to reach from the front seat. Useful for an infant in a car seat. | |||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | |||||||||||
Seat stows in a well completely beneath the floor level. | |||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
6-speed automatic FWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012--2008-2008-2012 Mazda Mazda3
6-speed manual FWD
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD