Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012- | 2012- | 2012- | 2012- |
Model | RAV4 | RAV4 | RAV4 | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
Trim | Base | Sport | Limited | Base | S | S Black Edition | Spyder |
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Ceramic composite brake rotors. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | |||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare 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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | |||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
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 | |||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Requires external spare tire. | |||||||
Spare tire mounted to the tailgate. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
In addition to first rear 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. | |||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | |||||||
Stopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | |||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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