Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
Model | Cayman | Cayman | Cayman | Cayman | Corolla | Corolla | Corolla | Corolla | Corolla | Corolla |
Trim | Base | S | S Black Edition | R | L | LE | LE Eco | SE | XLE | XSE |
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. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | ||||||||||
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | ||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||||
Ceramic composite brake rotors. | ||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||||
Steering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane. | ||||||||||
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | ||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||||
Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car. | ||||||||||
Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat | ||||||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||||||||
Airbag inflates under leading edge of seat cushion to prevent the passenger from sliding forward. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | ||||||||||
Drivetrain | ||||||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||||
Engine / Motor | ||||||||||
Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch. | ||||||||||
The engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle. | ||||||||||
Changes sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance. | ||||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||||
Spoiler extends automatically at high speeds. Otherwise flush with body. Can be manually extended and retracted. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
Includes CD player. | ||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs. | ||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | ||||||||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | ||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||||
Can display navigation from a free phone-based app on a built-in screen. Won't operate in areas with a poor data signal. Uses data on your phone's plan. | ||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||||
Enables navigation even without roads. Requires and does not include the value of a 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 plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||||
Stopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock. | ||||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||||||
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned. | ||||||||||
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together. | ||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||||
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | ||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | ||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||||||||
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | ||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||||
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | ||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||||||||||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | ||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | ||||||||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||||||||||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | ||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | ||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||||
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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