| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017--2014-2012-2008 | 2017--2014-2012-2008 | 2017--2014-2012-2008 |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | MX-5 Miata | Fit | Fit | Fit |
| Trim | RF Club | RF Grand Touring | LX | EX | EX-L |
| Engines | |||||
| Transmissions | |||||
| Drivetrains | |||||
| Tires | |||||
| Audio Systems | |||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||
| Homelink. | |||||
| Removable or foldable barrier extends upward behind the front seatbacks, preventing cold air from entering the front seat area. | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Rear disc brakes. | |||||
| Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Provides a rearward view along the passenger side of the car at any speed. | |||||
| Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | |||||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||
| Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | |||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||
| Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||
| Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | |||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Unlike a conventional differential, a Torsen mechanically shifts torque to the wheel with the most traction. Unlike a conventional limited-slip differential, it doesn't have to lock to do this. | |||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||
| Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
| Spans width of car, providing much of the effect of a convertible. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| CD player located beyond easy reach of the driver. | |||||
| High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | |||||
| Enables input of HD video. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Activate Siri using button on steering wheel. Make calls, hear and dictate texts and email, manage calendar, turn-by-turn nav. Requires iPhone 4S or higher. | |||||
| Converts text messages to speech. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||
| High beams automatically turned on and off. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
| Front row reading lights. | |||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||
| Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| All-weather floormats. | |||||
| 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 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. | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | |||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
| Improves body stiffness, for more precise handling. Value of zero because resulting body stiffness not comparable model to model. | |||||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||
| 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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