Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
Model | Soul | Soul | Soul | Soul | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic |
Trim | Base | + | ! | Sport | DX | VP | LX | LX-S | EX | EX-L | Si | Hybrid |
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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 | ||||||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||||||
Drivetrain | ||||||||||||
When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | ||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | ||||||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||||||
Lights on speakers beat in time with the music. Can be set to not beat or turned off. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||
Transmission | ||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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