Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014--2006-2007-2008 | 2014--2006-2007-2008 | 2014--2006-2007-2008 | 2014--2006-2007-2008 | 2014--2006-2007-2008 | 2014--2006-2007-2008 | 2014--2006-2007-2008 | 2014--2006-2007-2008 |
Model | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Mazda3 | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX | Impreza / WRX |
Trim | i SV | i Sport | i Touring | i Grand Touring | s Touring | s Grand Touring | 2.0i | 2.0i Premium | 2.0i Limited | WRX | WRX Premium | WRX Limited | WRX STI | WRX STI Limited |
Engines | ||||||||||||||
Transmissions | ||||||||||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||||||||||
Tires | ||||||||||||||
Audio Systems | ||||||||||||||
Accessories | ||||||||||||||
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||||||||||||||
Homelink. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||||||||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | ||||||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||||||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||||||||||||||
Drivetrain | ||||||||||||||
The center differential can be manually adjusted to vary the torque split front to rear. | ||||||||||||||
When one front 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. | ||||||||||||||
Engine / Motor | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
Smart alternator charges a capacitor while braking, to improve fuel economy. | ||||||||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||||||||
Close grille openings when not needed to reduce aerodynamic drag. | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Converts text messages to speech. | ||||||||||||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||||||||||||
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 adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||||||
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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