Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010--2009-2014 | 2010--2009-2014 | 2010--2009-2014 | 2010--2009-2014 | 2010--2009-2014 | 2010--2009-2014 | 2010--2009-2014 |
Model | Prius | Prius | Prius | Prius | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI |
Trim | II | III | IV | V | S | Limited Edition | SE | TDI | TDI Cup Edition | SEL | Wolfsburg Edition |
Engines | |||||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||||
Tires | |||||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Can turn on air conditioning system remotely using the key fob, to cool down the car before getting into it. Some also enable this with heat. | |||||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||||
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||||
Brakes 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. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||||
Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | |||||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||||
Solar cells power fans that help keep the car's interior cool when it is parked. With electric vehicles also provide a negligible amount of energy for running the car. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |||||||||||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||||||
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 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. | |||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | |||||||||||
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | |||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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