Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
Model | Golf Alltrack | Golf Alltrack | Golf Alltrack | Sportage | Sportage | Sportage | Sportage |
Trim | S | SE | SEL | Base | LX | EX | SX |
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. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive 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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Automatically applies the brakes if you're about to back into the path of an oncoming car. | |||||||
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | |||||||
Applies the brakes to a slipping drive wheel to transfer torque to the other side, simulating the effect of a limited-slip differential. We haven't identified all applications, often implied by traction control. | |||||||
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | |||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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 in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Automatically applies brakes when the car is hit to prevent it from hitting a second object. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Uses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control. | |||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||||||
No 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. | |||||||
Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone. | |||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | |||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||
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 | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
Exterior | |||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||
Mirrored glass relects sun and thus heat away from the interior. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||||||
Infotainment | |||||||
Requires compatible Android phone. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Requires compatible Apple iPhone. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Built-in flash drive with a small amount of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||
Mirrors a phone's display on the car's infotainment display. Permits interaction with approved apps. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Converts text messages to speech. | |||||||
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 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. | |||||||
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | |||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
Reports height above sealevel. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Driver's seat is cooled; passenger seat is not. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||
Seats tumble forward at the press of a button. Must be returned to upright position manually. | |||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||
Fabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||
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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