Jeep Patriot (2012) vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX (2012) Feature Comparison at TrueDelta: Optional and standard features by trim

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Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year	2012	2012	2012	2012	2012	2012	2012	2012	2012	2012	2012
Model	Patriot	Patriot	Patriot	Impreza / WRX	Impreza / WRX	Impreza / WRX	Impreza / WRX	Impreza / WRX	Impreza / WRX	Impreza / WRX	Impreza / WRX
Trim	Sport	Latitude	Limited	2.0i	2.0i Premium	2.0i Limited	WRX	WRX Premium	WRX Limited	WRX STI	WRX STI Limited

Engines
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6400 141 lb-ft@5000
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6200 145 lb-ft@4200
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 271 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000
Transmissions
5-speed manual
CVT
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
6-speed manual
Drivetrains
FWD
AWD
AWD w/low range
Tires
205/70R16 tires
215/65R17 tires
215/60R17 tires
195/65HR15 tires
205/55VR16 tires
205/50VR17 tires
235/45WR17 tires
245/40WR18 tires
Audio Systems
Unbranded, 4 speakers
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
Unbranded, 6 speakers
Accessories
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Ashtray and lighter (optional)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.
Cruise control
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks
Power rear side windows
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Tilt steering wheel, manual
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual
Universal garage door openerHomelink.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Daytime running lights (optional)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.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Full-size spare tire
Hill descent controlSelectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes.
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes.
Hill start assistApplies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Knee airbag, driver
Performance braking system (optional)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.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags 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. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management
Cargo cover
Cargo mat
Cargo net
Cargo tray
Console with shifter
Roof rackIncludes side rails and crossbars.
Includes side rails and crossbars.
Roof rack crossbarsRequires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
Roof railsNo crossbars.
No crossbars.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Trailering equipment (4 wire)Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters 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.
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.
Rear defrost
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Wiper de-icerHeating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.
Drivetrain
Adjustable center differentialThe center differential can be manually adjusted to vary the torque split front to rear.
The center differential can be manually adjusted to vary the torque split front to rear.
Limited-slip front differentialWhen one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.
When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.
Limited-slip rear differentialWhen one rear 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.
Lockable center differentialThe center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically.
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically.
Engine / Motor
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)Only included if California/Northeast emissions equipment costs extra.
Only included if California/Northeast emissions equipment costs extra.
Engine-block heaterPlugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
Oil coolerOnly 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.
Exterior
Additional chrome trimOnly 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.
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows
Hood scoopScoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative.
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative.
Mud guardsFlaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Rear bumper protector
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Skid platesPrevent underbody damage when off-roading.
Prevent underbody damage when off-roading.
Sunroof
Tall rear wing-type spoilerLarge spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch.
Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch.
Tow hook(s), frontUsed to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.
Tow hook(s), rearUsed to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud.
Infotainment
Articulating liftgate speakersSpeakers swing down from raised liftgate, for use with vehicle parked.
Speakers swing down from raised liftgate, for use with vehicle parked.
Audio controls on steering wheel
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.
Includes CD player.
CD player
DVD-Audio-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs.
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs.
DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Satellite radio - one year subscriptionXM or Sirius with one-year subscription.
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription.
SMS text-to-speech readerConverts text messages to speech.
Converts text messages to speech.
Subwoofer (add on)No value because no way to compare across models.
No value because no way to compare across models.
Traffic + travel informationInformation about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Traffic informationInformation about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for external devicesPhone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Automatic-off headlightsHeadlights automatically turn off.
Headlights automatically turn off.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Manual remote mirrors
Map lightsFront row reading lights.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors
Visor mirror, driver
Visor mirror, passenger
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim
Front buckets
Front sport buckets
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.
All-weather floormats.
Center armrest(s), front row
Center armrest(s), second row
Door sill trim plates
Floor mats
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat 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.
Heated front seats
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Manual height adjuster, driver seat
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual recliner, second row seats
Metal pedals
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower 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.
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
All-terrain tiresOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Alloy wheels
Power steering coolerOnly 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.
Sport suspension (upgrade)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.
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)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.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
White-letter tiresThe letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.
Transmission
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.
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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Option Package Contents

Power Value Group

Features
Power mirrors
Heated mirrors
Power front side windows
Power locks
Remote keyless entry
Power rear side windows

All-Weather Capability Group

Features
Daytime running lights (optional)

Trailer Tow Prep. Group

Features
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
Oil cooler
Full-size spare tire

Off-Road Group

Features
Manual height adjuster, driver seat
Interior air filter
Skid plates
Hill start assist
Hill descent control

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Features
Tow hook(s), front
Tow hook(s), rear
All-weather floor mats
White-letter tires
All-terrain tires
215/65R17 tires

Uconnect Voice Command

Features
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Bluetooth cell phone link
Voice control for external devices
Bluetooth audio streaming
Bluetooth audio streaming

75th Anniversary Edition

Features

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Features
Tow hook(s), front
Tow hook(s), rear
All-weather floor mats
White-letter tires
All-terrain tires
215/65R17 tires

Premium Sound Group

Features
Articulating liftgate speakers
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)

Security and Cargo Convenience Group

Features
Universal garage door opener
Roof rack crossbars
Cargo cover
Alarm
Cargo cover
Compass
Alarm

All-Weather Capability Group

Features
Daytime running lights (optional)

Trailer Tow Prep. Group

Features
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
Oil cooler
Full-size spare tire

Off-Road Group

Features
Manual height adjuster, driver seat
Interior air filter
Skid plates
Hill start assist
Hill descent control

Sun and Sound Group

Features
Sunroof
Satellite radio

Uconnect Voice Command

Features
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Bluetooth cell phone link
Voice control for external devices
Bluetooth audio streaming
Bluetooth audio streaming

Media Center 430

Features
DVD-compatible player
Media drive
USB port

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Features
Tow hook(s), front
Tow hook(s), rear
All-weather floor mats
White-letter tires
All-terrain tires
215/65R17 tires

Premium Sound Group

Features
Articulating liftgate speakers
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)

Security and Cargo Convenience Group

Features
Remote start
Daytime running lights (optional)

Security and Cargo Convenience Group

Features
Universal garage door opener
Roof rack crossbars
Cargo cover
Alarm
Cargo cover
Compass
Alarm

Trailer Tow Prep. Group

Features
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
Oil cooler
Full-size spare tire

Off-Road Group

Features
Manual height adjuster, driver seat
Interior air filter
Skid plates
Hill start assist
Hill descent control

Sun and Sound Group

Features
Sunroof
Satellite radio

Uconnect Voice Command

Features
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Bluetooth cell phone link
Voice control for external devices
Bluetooth audio streaming
Bluetooth audio streaming

Media Center 430

Features
DVD-compatible player
Media drive
USB port

Media Center 430N

Features
Navigation system
Traffic + travel information

EyeSight Package

Features
Sunroof
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
205/50VR17 tires

All Weather Package

Features
Heated mirrors
Heated front seats
Wiper de-icer

EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.

Features
Navigation system
Satellite radio
Voice control for nav and audio
Traffic information
SMS text-to-speech reader

EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.

Features
Navigation system
Satellite radio
Voice control for nav and audio
Traffic information
SMS text-to-speech reader

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2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX Available Features: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The Subaru has all wheel disc brakes standard. With respect to the car's on lots, it's hard to find the Ford with all wheel disc brakes unless you jump to the SEL. Then the SEL bumps the price up way too much and includes things I don't want. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review

2012 Subaru Impreza / WRX Available Features: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	We do miss several little features from our previous Volkswagen Jetta, that we didn't even think to consider in our comparisons. Wipers that slow when you stop, the ability to operate windows after you turn off the car, one touch to the control stalk indicate a quick burst of blinks for a lane change, the absence of some interior lights and rear seat vents, no indicators to let you know a bulb is out; these are among several things we didn't even realise we would be missing. And note we had a bottom of the line Jetta, while this is an almost maxed-out Impreza Limited. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	What available features? Upgraded audio? Nope. Nav? Sure, cough up the $$$. Leather? In the higher trims (read: $$$). Its supposed to be a rally car and the fog lights dont even come standard. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review

Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Feature Comparison

Features Comparison: Jeep Patriot vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Option Package Contents

Power Value Group

All-Weather Capability Group

Trailer Tow Prep. Group

Off-Road Group

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Uconnect Voice Command

75th Anniversary Edition

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Premium Sound Group

Security and Cargo Convenience Group

All-Weather Capability Group

Trailer Tow Prep. Group

Off-Road Group

Sun and Sound Group

Uconnect Voice Command

Media Center 430

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Premium Sound Group

Security and Cargo Convenience Group

Security and Cargo Convenience Group

Trailer Tow Prep. Group

Off-Road Group

Sun and Sound Group

Uconnect Voice Command

Media Center 430

Media Center 430N

EyeSight Package

All Weather Package

EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.

EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.

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