Model Year | 2018 |
Model | NSX |
Trim | Base |
Engines | |
Transmissions | |
Drivetrains | |
Tires | |
Audio Systems | |
Accessories | |
Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers. | |
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. | |
Homelink. | |
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. | |
Mandatory, in all cars. | |
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. | |
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. | |
Wide angle camera allows the driver to see well to each side from the very rear of the car when pulling out of parking spaces or side streets. A second selectable view. | |
Cargo Management | |
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. | |
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |
Drivetrain | |
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |
Selectively applies postive or negative torque to the wheels to counteract understeer and help rotate the car through a turn. | |
Engine / Motor | |
Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system. | |
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. | |
Exterior | |
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |
Reduces weight. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
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. | |
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. | |
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |
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 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 | |
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. | |
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. | |
The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | |
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Front row reading lights. | |
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |
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 | |
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together. | |
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. | |
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | |
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |
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. | |
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | |
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | |
Transmission | |
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | |
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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