| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Elantra Touring | Elantra Touring |
| Trim | GLS | SE |
| 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. | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||
| If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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 | ||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | ||
| Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | ||
| No crossbars. | ||
| Climate Control | ||
| 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. | ||
| Exterior | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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. | ||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| 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. | ||
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