Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012--2008 |
Model | LEAF | LEAF | Azera |
Trim | SV | SL | Base |
Engines | |||
Transmissions | |||
Drivetrains | |||
Tires | |||
Audio Systems | |||
Accessories | |||
Captures solar energy to recharge battery. | |||
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. | |||
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee. | |||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | |||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | |||
Homelink. | |||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
Rear disc brakes. | |||
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. | |||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||
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 | |||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||
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. | |||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||
Engine / Motor | |||
Allows for quick charging to 80 percent capacity at 440V charging stations. Using such chargers frequently might degrade the battery. | |||
Exterior | |||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | |||
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. | |||
Underbody shields to improve fuel economy. (Optional, no standard value because might or might not be present on other models.) | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 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 | |||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||
Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | |||
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. | |||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | |||
Front row reading lights. | |||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||
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. | |||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||
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. | |||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||
Power 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. | |||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
Shocks mechanically adjust firmness based on direct road inputs. Not driver adjustable. | |||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. |
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