Desired one-car: Manual AWD (station wagon, hatchback, SUV, pickup)
360-degree camera systems top view surround 3d bird's eye overhead area view, Nissan Kicks SUV around view monitor
* Carvana 2020+ JCW AWD MINI Countryman Clubman, Cooper S with larger screen on 2023+ Clubman or 2021+ Countryman, VW Golf R TrueCar Mini All4
* Carvana 2022+ Mini Hardtop Cooper S JCWClassic, Signature $34695: heated seats, navigation + options (dynamic damper control, heated steering wheel, garage door opener, alarm system, parking assistant, active cruise control), Iconic $38495: wireless charging, head-up display, door opener, JCW Signature $40795: adaptive damper, heated seats, navigation + options (heated wheel, door opener, alarm system, parking assistant, active cruise control), Iconic $44395 TrueCar wireless charging, head-up display, door opener, parking assistant
* Carvana Corolla Hatchback 2019+ XSE heated seat e-brake 2.0L direct Dynamic-Shift CVT, 2020 with better safety feature, more space, TrueCar
* Carvana 2022+ Mini Hardtop Cooper S JCW
* Carvana Corolla Hatchback 2019+ XSE heated seat e-brake 2.0L direct Dynamic-Shift CVT, 2020 with better safety feature, more space, TrueCar
* Carvana Hyundai Kona N Veloster N real mechanical shifter stick, 2023 for radar cruise control, TrueCar
* Kiplinger Avoid Showroom Showdowns, Edmunds, TrueCar, Costco CarsDirect
iSeeCars limited (listed days ago, previous $, $ below/above market)
cars.com ($ under, $ price drop, #review)
TrueCar limited (no accident report, $ below avg)
AutoList (days on market, % less)
2-car combo comparison: NA non-cvt non-turbo RWD/4WD: ranges
** manual SUV + auto car: Wrangler V6, Bronco softtop, Tacoma + (GR Corolla, Golf R), IS 500 V8NA (V8 Vegetable Juice, V8 JavaScript, V8野菜ジュース Yasai Jusu), Straight I6 (BMW B58 M340i M440i, MB M256 E450), Mazda3, IS 350 F Sport
** manual SUV + auto car: Wrangler V6, Bronco softtop, Tacoma + (GR Corolla, Golf R), IS 500 V8NA (V8 Vegetable Juice, V8 JavaScript, V8野菜ジュース Yasai Jusu), Straight I6 (BMW B58 M340i M440i, MB M256 E450), Mazda3, IS 350 F Sport
** auto SUV + manual sports car: I6 X3 M50/X4 M40i, Mazda Skyactiv G CX-70/90, Skyactiv-X CX-60, V6NA Passport, 4Runner -24, (3-row: Pilot, Pathfinder) + MX-5, GR 86/BRZ, V8NA Mustang, Corvette -19, I6T Supra/Z4, Emira, 718/911
3-car garage. SUV high-clearance offroad Bronco + 4-door GR Corolla + sports car MX5
Current Comparison, EPA Ranges, Hatch Ranges, mini hatch/GR Corolla/Mazda3 have shorter ranges, Edmunds car comparisons: short powerful AWD + 2-seater
** short parking space AWD: comparison auto range 2014-19-22-24 2025- Mini Hatch 2D 153" 4D 159", 124 160", Soul 165", 2018-2022-23 Kona N FWD 166", 2019-2021-22 Veloster N no heated seats 167", xB 167", John Cooper Works 2016 2020-24 Clubman F54 168", JCW 2017 2020-24 Countryman 60F LCI 170" dynamic damper countrol, 2019 GTI small car 2022- Golf-R touch 169", 2024 Kona N Line/Seltos SX 172", Corolla Hatch 2019- 172", Kia Niro 174", 2019- Mazda3 AWD 2.5T 176", 2017-2024- Impreza RS 2.5NA long range 176", 2018-22 Ioniq 176"
** fuel efficient mpg 25K naturally aspirated engine non-turbo comparison, range: Corolla 35, Kicks 33 2018-2021-, Civic 33, Venue 32, Impreza 31 2017-/Crosstrek 30 2018- , Kona 30 -, Seltos, Soul 30 2020-, Mazda3 30 2019-, Elantra GT 27 2018-20, Hybrid: Prius Prime 2017-, Ioniq 2018-22, Niro 2018-22
Second Car: comparison
** Electric, EPA hatchbacks stationwagon, The Most Affordable Electric Cars for 2023
Mini Hardtop Cooper SE, Bolt EV, Nissan LEAF, Hyundai Kona, Mazda MX-30, Volvo EX30
Mini Hardtop Cooper SE, Bolt EV, Nissan LEAF, Hyundai Kona, Mazda MX-30, Volvo EX30
** 4-door, Luxury Manual:
Acura Integra Type S Civic Type R too long (adaptive damper system) smaller 4-door opening no 360º Surround View, GR Corolla handbrake, no adaptive suspension, BMW M2, M3, M4, Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing CT5-V Blackwing
** 4-door v8: Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance sedan 2014-
** 4-door NA engine performnce non-CVT automatic: Mazda 3 I4, Camry, Sonata, Lexus ES, IS 350 F Sport V6, 500 V8
** 2-seater GT:
V6 V8 naturally aspired/supercharger 2014-19 V8 Corvette C72014-19 V8 Corvette C7 Z51 2LT/3LT compare to Mustang Dark Horse, -21 370Z
Nissan Z manual has no drive mode GT, manual handbrake, active noise cancellation, active sound enhancement. Toyota Supra (adaptive variable suspension, normal/sport modes: damping) fake Active Sound Design, GR86, BRZ, Lotus Emira, Porsche 718 Cayman, Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray+Z51 limited-slip 2LT $4,500 front parking cameras, heated seats, 3LT $9,7500 navigation PDR performance data recorder camera
** Hot hatch: Honda Civic Type R 4-mode adaptive damper system, LogR datalogger, Toyota GR Corolla, Volkswagen Golf R
Roadster: Porsche 718 Boxster S, rear mid-engine, BMW Z4, electric hand parking brake, Caterham Seven
Two-seater: 2014-19 V8 Corvette C7 Z51, Lotus Emira, Porsche 718 Cayman, Nissan Z 3536lb Performance handbrake turn no rev-hang $50K, Toyota GR Supra I6 3.0 Premium Manual 3.0 Premium (Adaptive Variable Sport AVS suspension system) $56K, Mazda Miata MX-5
** Powerful Manual: Hyundai Elantra N (electronic controlled suspension), Ferrari, Jaguar, but no BMW? GR Corolla vs GR Yaris w/ Civic Type R, Golf R, Lancia Delta Integrale — Jason Cammisa on the ICONS
** 4WD SUV/pickup truck comparison:
Toyota Tacoma SR/TRD Sport/TRD Off-Road 5' bed 2' longer with Premium package Softex. TRD Sport: 3D Panoramic View Monitor PVM, 18" AS tires, Off-Road: 3D Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM), 17" AT tires, skid plate, locking rear diff
Jeep Wrangler Sport S $50K leather seats, anti-spin differential rear axle
** AWD comparison: VW Golf R 315hp 280lb-ft small car, Toyota GR Corolla iMT Core 3249lb 39k, WRX Limited 2022- 2.4t ultrasuede 271hp 258lb-ft 37k, Subaru Impreza Sport 5-door 152hp 8" Starlink, Subaru Crosstrek Premium 2.0 6.5", Honda Civic Type R
** Automatic AWD EPA comparison, Carsdirect comparison
** Station Wagon smaller cargo than SUV
Subaru Impreza RS 2024- 11.6" 2.5 182hp 178lb-ft no leather smaller than suv carscoops, autoevolution, torquenews
** SUV compact IIHS safety rating
* Mazda CX-30 2020- 8.8" 2.5 power liftgate no sensor no wireless CarPlay 191hp 186lb-ft turbo leather 227-250hp 310-320lb-ft premium plus memory side mirror 360º 36k cladding smaller rear beam suspension Mexico
* Mazda CX-50 2023- wireless touch screen CarPlay memory side mirrors too larger 44k
* Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE hand-free power liftgate 302hp 49k
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid hand-free liftgate no memory seats 261hp
Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester weak
** SUV Sub-compact comparison
* Kia Seltos 2024, 2021- 10.25" 195hp 195lb-ft SX 8-spd DCT Syntex power tailgate no memory seats 30k
* Kona N FWD 2021-2023 276hp 289lb-ft 37k
* Hyundai Kona 2024 12.3" no memory seat might be larger than Seltos?
Hyundai Kona 2018-2023 10.25" N Line handbrake/Limited 1.6t 2022- 195hp 195lb-ft 29k short as Soul 2020-
Toyota Corolla Cross 2022- 2.0 8" XLE Softex 169hp 151lb-ft 30k power liftgate no foot-activated kick sensor
Ford Bronco Sport 2021- 8" Outer Banks 1.5t leather 181hp 190lb-ft 40k, Badlands 2.0t 250hp 277lb-ft 42k
Subaru Crosstrek 2018-2023 no power liftgate handbrake 2.5 Sport, Limited leather 182hp 176lb-ft 31k, hybrid 148hp
VW Taos 2022- 1.5t SE 8" CloudTex 29k, SEL 10.25" leather 34k 158hp 184lb-ft
Honda HR-V 2023- 2.0 EX-L 9" leather 30k 158hp 138lb-ft longer no power tailgate
Nissan Rogue 201hp 225lb-ft Rogue Sport weak and discontinued
** AWD non-Turbo comparison Carvana
Impreza 2017- 2.0 CVT 3.8 9.5 17.3@84 124 140 56.0 37 all-weather heated seats side mirrors wiper de-icer Premium 6.5" pkg:moonroof blind 27k, Limited 8" leather 29k
Mazda3 2019- 2.5 3.0 7.7 16.1@91 125 134 54 37 larger than CX30 Carbon AWD 31k red leather, Premium 32k projected display inventory
Kona 2018- 2.0 CVT 4.0 11.1 18.3@80 129 131 56.0 36 SEL heated AWD 27k
Crosstrek 2018- 2.0 CVT 4.0 10.2 17.8@82 125 136 54.5 37
CX-30 2020- 2.5 S6 3.2 8.7 16.7@88 133 147 54.0 37 8.8" Select 27k, Preferred 30k heated leatherette memory seat sunroof tilt side mirrors, Premium power liftgate projected display
Mazda3 expensive trim, HR-V, RAV4 large
** Hatchback Station wagon Corolla, Civic, Impreza, Mazda3, Golf Versa Soul Venue Kicks
Audi Q3 2019- S Line 45 228hp 251lb-ft smaller
BMW X1 2023- 241hp 295lb-ft no hand-free tailgate 44k
Buick Envision 2021- 228hp 258lb-ft hand-free lift gate 360 surround Avenir ventilated seats 45k China
Infiniti QX50 2.0t 2019- 268hp 280lb-ft 42k around view 51k larger
Jaguar E-Pace expensive
Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLA250, and Volvo XC40 2017- have small cargo
** Hatchback might have smaller trunk/storage
Mazda 3 2019- 2.5 191hp 186lb-ft, turbo 227hp 310lb-ft 34k premium plus 360 36k a little smaller than Impreza
** EPA Plug-in/Hybrid or Electric station wagon, plug-in hybrid might not save $5000 with smaller trunk Kia Niro Hybrid, PHEV, Chevrolet Bolt EV, EUV, Mini Countryman SE All4, Nissan LEAF, Kia EV6 is a large wagon, Energy EV, IRS credit, models
* Chevrolet Bolt EV Rebate 2017- 200hp 266lb-ft 1LT 2LT 2017-, 31k 259 miles
* Chevrolet Bolt EV Rebate 2017- 200hp 266lb-ft 1LT 2LT 2017-, 31k 259 miles
Genesis GV60 314hp 446lb-ft
Nissan LEAF SV Plus 214hp 250lb-ft 212miles
* Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid 2nd gen 2023 104hp 180hp 195lb-ft, Compare trims EX, SX Touring. 2018-2022 LXS, EX, EX Premium
Mini Countryman Cooper SE All4 1.5l 134hp 221hp 284lb-ft specs, not as efficient
Kia Niro Hybrid 104hp 139hp 195lb-ft too slow spec compare SX sunroof, SynTex memory ventilated, heated steering wheel, auto dimming, front parking; Touring with larger wheels LED headlights
Mini Countryman Cooper SE All4 1.5l 134hp 221hp 284lb-ft specs, not as efficient
Kia Niro Hybrid 104hp 139hp 195lb-ft too slow spec compare SX sunroof, SynTex memory ventilated, heated steering wheel, auto dimming, front parking; Touring with larger wheels LED headlights
** Small convertible comparison Mini Cooper S, Mazda MX-5, BMW Z4, Audi TT, Porsche Boxster, Mini Roadster
** fun cars:
Most horsepower per dollar 124 $/hp Mach 1 > 125 Z > 127-147 GR Corolla
Power to weight ratio 8.23 lb/hp Mach 1 > 8.84 Z > 10.12 CTR > 10.95 GR Corolla > 12.43 GR86 > 12.93 MX5 > 14.25 124 Spider > 13.57(14.95) Mazda3 > 14.1(15.53) Mazda CX-30 > 14.83 Bronco Sport Badlands > 15-16.66 Bronco Badlands > 15.56 X1 > 16.08 Soul! > 17.01 Seltos > 17.06 Kona > 17.3 Mazda3 > 17.7 Impreza RS > 17.9 CX-30 > 18.12 Crosstrek > 19.67 Corolla Cross > 20.7 Impreza
Coupe/Muscle: 2024 S650 Mustang Dark Horse, performance electronic parking brake drifting, 2015 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 handbrake, 1968 Mach 1 3868lb 470hp $59K with Tremec (better than Getrag) 6M Torsen MagneRide Premium heated steering wheel, heated leather seats not compatible with Recaro; 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 6.2L V8 2SS (no 1LE) Tremec (better than Getrag) 455hp $47k Bose memory seats climate control collision head-up lane-change park+MagneRide+Recaro, supercharged ZL1, discontinued in 2025, BMW M2, M4, Dodge Challenger
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Tesla Autopilot Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV
Roadster, List, fuel economy manual RWD-manual
Mazda MX-5 Miata, Fiat Abarth 124 Spider-2020, Nissan 370Z-2018, Audi TT auto AWD, Lotus Elise Emira, Mercedes-Bens SLK-2015, BMW Z4 -2016, 2024, Porsche 718 Boxster, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray auto, Jaguar F-Type Convertible-2019, Audi R8 Spider AWD-2015, Alfa Romeo 4C auto, Tesla Roadster, (Mini Cooper Convertible is 4 seaters and FWD)
Luxury Sedans: Tesla, BMW, Jaguar, Lexus, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Lincoln, Maserati, Rolls-Royce, Bentley
Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Jaguar, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Tesla
Upscale Sedans: Tesla, Lexus, Volvo, Lincoln, Audi, BMW, Acura, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Genesis, Kia
Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Infiniti, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Volvo
Small Cars: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz
Manual Luxury/Upscale Sedans: Genesis G70 (sedan) 38,895, Cadillac ATS-V
Manual Coupes: BMW 2, 4
Manual Sports/Sporty: Fiat 124 Spider (roadster), Mazda MX-5 Miata, Subaru BRZ (4 seaters) 26,680 29,530, Ford Mustang 32385,37400, Porsche Boxster/Cayman, Chevrolet Camaro, Nissan 370Z (roadster/couple) 30,985 37,315, Jaguar F-Type
Manual SUV: Subaru Crosstrak XV, Jeep Compass, Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco
Subaru Crosstrak XV; VW GTI; MINI Clubman Taiwan
Mini Cooper S Clubman with Premium Package including power-folding side mirrors not available for manual transmissions
Dual-Clutch transmission
Dual-Clutch transmission
Automated Manual Selectable 2021
Automated Manual Selectable 2020 Acura NSX ILX TLX FWD RLX Hybrid MDX Hybrid, Audi R8 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 S3 TT, BMW M2 M4, Hyundai Elantra GT 1.6T, Mini Cooper Countryman Clubman non-All4, Porsche non-Cayenne, VW GTI Jetta Golf R
Automated Manual Selectable 2019 Acura NSX ILX TLX FWD RLX Hybrid MDX Hybrid, Audi RS3 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 S3 TT, BMW M2 M4 M6, Ford Fiesta, VW some Beetle Golf GTI Jetta GLI Golf R
Hatchback Manual:
Toyota Corolla 2019, comparison, Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT)
Hatchback automated manual: CarsDirect comparison, craigslist, FuelEconomy turbo hatchbacks station wagons SUV regular gasoline
Turbo DCT, pick either TrueCar Tucson Eco Sport AWD or TrueCar Veloster Turbo
Tucson 2016-18 ECO Sport 17000 56000: Carvana,Vroom, Shift
Automated Manual Selectable 2020 Acura NSX ILX TLX FWD RLX Hybrid MDX Hybrid, Audi R8 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 S3 TT, BMW M2 M4, Hyundai Elantra GT 1.6T, Mini Cooper Countryman Clubman non-All4, Porsche non-Cayenne, VW GTI Jetta Golf R
Automated Manual Selectable 2019 Acura NSX ILX TLX FWD RLX Hybrid MDX Hybrid, Audi RS3 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 S3 TT, BMW M2 M4 M6, Ford Fiesta, VW some Beetle Golf GTI Jetta GLI Golf R
Hatchback Manual:
Toyota Corolla 2019, comparison, Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT)
Hatchback automated manual: CarsDirect comparison, craigslist, FuelEconomy turbo hatchbacks station wagons SUV regular gasoline
Turbo DCT, pick either TrueCar Tucson Eco Sport AWD or TrueCar Veloster Turbo
Tucson 2016-18 ECO Sport 17000 56000: Carvana,
Tucson and Kona have less powerful 1.6T, Elantra GT Sport is longer and rare, Kia Soul ! and Veloster turbo 2017+ are better but rare.
Kia Seltos Turbo 1.6T AM7 AWD 2021
**Tucson 1.6T new eco sport limited 2016, eco sport night limited 2017, value limited 2018, no longer available in 2019 $23350, $27900
Kona Limited or Ultimate 1.6T AWD 2018- $20100, $25900 rare
*Veloster 1.6 or 1.6T AM6 2012-2016, turbo has AM7 2017, new only 1.6T has AM7 2019-, $19600, $25450
Kia Niro 2017+ is a hybrid car with dual-clutch
**Kia Soul 1.6T AM7 ! 2017-19, new GT-line 2020- $18990, $27490, turbo, fewer
Elantra GT Sport/N-line 1.6T new 2018- $20650, $24600, turbo, rare
Elantra 1.4T eco, 1.6T sport 2017- $18950, $21250, turbo, few
*Kia Forte 5 SX, Koup 1.6T old 2017-18, $17790 rare
VW GTI Mk7.5 all-new 2015- 4-year warranty in 2018
Kia Seltos Turbo 1.6T AM7 AWD 2021
**Tucson 1.6T new eco sport limited 2016, eco sport night limited 2017, value limited 2018, no longer available in 2019 $23350, $27900
Kona Limited or Ultimate 1.6T AWD 2018- $20100, $25900 rare
*Veloster 1.6 or 1.6T AM6 2012-2016, turbo has AM7 2017, new only 1.6T has AM7 2019-, $19600, $25450
Kia Niro 2017+ is a hybrid car with dual-clutch
**Kia Soul 1.6T AM7 ! 2017-19, new GT-line 2020- $18990, $27490, turbo, fewer
Elantra GT Sport/N-line 1.6T new 2018- $20650, $24600, turbo, rare
Elantra 1.4T eco, 1.6T sport 2017- $18950, $21250, turbo, few
*Kia Forte 5 SX, Koup 1.6T old 2017-18, $17790 rare
VW GTI Mk7.5 all-new 2015- 4-year warranty in 2018
VW GTI Mk8 2022 241hp 273lb-ft
VW Beetle 2.0T AM-S6 all-new 2013-17 3-year warranty
2014 Carsdirect V6 SUV 4WD Dodge Journey, Kia Sorento, Nissan Xterra
Fuel Economy . gov comparison
hatchback , station wagon, SUV
Cars.com Search by Features & Options: criteria search
fuel-efficient: 2009 Scion *xB, Toyota Matrix 1.8L FWD
3rd-row seat: Toyota *RAV-4 base
SUV: Subaru *Forester, Outback, Honda CR-V
mid -size: Mazda Mazda6 i Sport VE hatchback
small AWD: Subaru Impreza, Toyota Matrix S 2.4L AWD
mid-AWD: Subaru Legacy
Nada Guides Car Finder Feature Search
Rank-By-Specs Compare-A-Graph: Select a Body Style - The Auto Channel's New Car Buyers Guide Vehicle ranked
sorted by front+rear legroom
Toyota Yaris, Scion xD, Toyota Corolla, Kia Forte, Kia Soul, ScionxB Fuel Efficient, Inexpensive, Automatic, Safety (Overhead Airbags, Stability Control, Brake Assist) comparison
Toyota Avalon - largest
Toyota Prius - hybrid
Nissan Maxima - price and features
Honda Element - fancy SUV
Mazda 6 - wagon
Subaru Legacy - 4wd wagon
Acura TL - luxury
Subaru Forester - low and small SUV
Infiniti G35 - rear-wheel drive
VW Beetle 2.0T AM-S6 all-new 2013-17 3-year warranty
2014 Carsdirect V6 SUV 4WD Dodge Journey, Kia Sorento, Nissan Xterra
Fuel Economy
Cars.com Search by Features & Options: criteria search
fuel-efficient: 2009 Scion *xB, Toyota Matrix 1.8L FWD
3rd-row seat: Toyota *RAV-4 base
SUV: Subaru *Forester, Outback, Honda CR-V
mid-AWD: Subaru Legacy
Nada Guides Car Finder Feature Search
Toyota Yaris, Scion xD, Toyota Corolla, Kia Forte, Kia Soul, Scion
Toyota Avalon - largest
Toyota Prius - hybrid
Nissan Maxima - price and features
Honda Element - fancy SUV
Mazda 6 - wagon
Subaru Legacy - 4wd wagon
Acura TL - luxury
Subaru Forester - low and small SUV
Infiniti G35 - rear-wheel drive
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