Raw Links: April 2006

SAMSUNG's Digital World - LCD TV | LN-S3252D Best 32"
LN-S3252D 32" LCD TV (Samsung-LNS3252D) - PriceGrabber.com $1400

Sceptre X37SV-Naga 1920x1200
X37SV-Naga 37" LCD TV (Sceptre-X37SVNAGA) - PriceGrabber.com $1665
Costco Sceptre 37" LCD HDTV Supports 1080p $1500 + shipping + tax = $1700

AQUOS widescreen lcd television | LC-37D6U good 37" with VGA
AQUOS LC-37D6U 37" LCD TV (Sharp-LC37D6U) - PriceGrabber.com $2000

Panasonic TH-37PX60U Model Details 9th Generation Plasma Panel 37" with fan, 3072 Shades of Gradation, 29 Billion Displayable Colors, 10000 Contrast Ratio, 1024 x 720, 27.9" x 36.2" x 12.6", 61.7 lbs, 325W Cached
Panasonic TH-42PZ85U G11 Plasma Panel 42" with fan, 4096 Shades of Gradation, 30000 Contrast Ratio, 1000000 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, Moving Picture Resolution 900 lines, Anti-Reflective Filter, 480Hz Sub-field Drive, 1920 x 1080, 28.3" x 41.9" x 12.9", 70.5 lbs, 573W
PZ800U G11 Plasma Panel, 5120 Shades of Gradation, 30000 Contrast Ratio, 1000000 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, Moving Picture Resolution 900 lines, Anti-Reflective Filter, 480Hz Sub-field Drive
PZ850U G11 Plasma Panel, 5120 Shades of Gradation, 30000 Contrast Ratio, 1000000 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, Moving Picture Resolution 900 lines, Anti-Reflective Filter, 480Hz Sub-field Drive
TC-P42U1 G12 Plasma Panel, 5120 Shades of Gradation, 30000 Contrast Ratio, 2000000 Infinite Black Panel, Moving Picture Resolution 900 lines, 600Hz Sub-field Drive
TC-P42G10 TC-P42S1 G12 Neo PDP Plasma Panel, 6144 Shades of Gradation, 40000 Contrast Ratio, 2000000 Infinite Black Panel, Moving Picture Resolution 1080 lines, Anti-Reflective Filter, 600Hz Sub-field Drive

SAMSUNG's Digital World - Plasma TV | HP-R4252 good fanless 42" plasma with VGA
HP-R4252 42" Plasma TV (Samsung-HPR4252) - PriceGrabber.com $1860

latest small car comparisons EPA Ranges, GR Corolla -> Yellow Audi RS 3 (5cyl long) > Golf R, Corvette (long wide 7M?), Mini Cooper JCW (climate control), Nissan Z (6M), GR86/BRZ (6M)

There Are Only 10 Sporty Cars Left With A Manual Handbrake in 2025, parking brake center lever, Mustang GT (sloppy), retro style Nissan Z Heritage Edition (*), Elantra N (FWD), Wrangler, MX-5, GR Corolla, WRX (CVT/tablet), GR86, BRZ

V8 GT (LC500) + manual (GR/MR)

Manual V8 (Mustang/Corvette) + GT (AMG SL/GT)

Manual GT (718, Z4, M2, CT4 V) + V8 (IS500)

Unique cars: current comparison Off-road vehicle/SUV, Luxury Sports car: hot hatch, V8 GT/Corvette; sedan Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio; lightest convertible MX-5; coupe BRZ/GR86, smallest Mini Cooper, Audi RS 3 I5, Caterham 7 170, Super Seven 600 (Suzuki 660 I3) (Kampena, configurator), Performance electric car Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 221mi range (Kia EV6 GT)

*** Mini Cooper Hardtop Hatch JCW 4th-gen 2025- F66 vs. F56 2025- B48 engine 228HP 280 ft∙lb = 380 N∙m 7-spd DCT

*** Audi RS 3 typ 8Y 2022-2024,2025-, I5, EA855 EVO DAZA, Kyalami Green, Kemora Gray, Python Yellow, quintet QINTCYL 12453 QUINT8 Deus ex machina

Piano key frequencies V2 C5 523.2511, I3 perfect fifth G5 785, I4 C6 1047, I5 major third octave apart E6 1308, I6 G6 1570, V8 C7 2093, V10 E7 2616, V12 G7 2140

* Luxury car: V8 Sedan: Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, Lexus IS 500, M850i Gran Coupe

* Noise, vibration, and harshness NVH, Lexus Lamisafe double-pane. Mercedes Key Features, All Luxury, Acoustic Comfort Package. S-class: heat/noise-insulating, ir-reflecting laminated glass
* Active suspension: MagneRide, PASM, Adaptive M Suspension, AMG Active Ride Control Suspension, Lexus AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension

1 Grand tourer: Lexus LC 500, BMW 840i I6 long light, M850i xDrive turbo v8 long heavy, MB AMG GT 43 I4 hybrid assist light, AMG GT 55 4matic+ turbo v8, AMG CLE 53 long heavy, Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray no Z06, 911 Carrera turbo boxer 6, Nissan Z, Edmunds V8, Edmunds GT 4 bad review no suspension, KBB 4 folded limited info wrong pic no convertible no I6, Truecar folded 4+ no convertible no suspension, no length, Motortrend 3 folded rich info no trim, EPA, Carsdirect wrong engine rich info, cars.com wrong engine, cargurus limited wrong info, caranddriver rich info no link, carbuss 2 linited, USNews confusion, JDPower 3 no link no V8,

2 GT Convertible GTS GT-Spider, BMW 840i I6 long, M850i xDrive turbo V8 long heavy, Lexus LC 500 heavy, MB SL43 I4 hybrid assist light, SL 55 4matic+ turbo V8 light, AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet long heavy, 911 Carrera Cabriolet flat 6, Edmunds V8, Edmunds GTS EPA

3 Luxury SUV / crossover X6, GLE Coupe

Chevrolet Corvette (C8) 2020-, 2026 new interior, Stingray 3LT convertible

Lexus LC 500 2018-, 2024 wireless CarPlay, Head-Up Display

Toyota GT86 Subaru BRZ 2022-

*Coupe larger trunk: 2024 2025 Iridium. 1, Dynamic Handling Package: variable gear-ratio steering. 2, Touring package (Mark Levinson, de-icer, alcantara headliner, semi-aniline, heated steering) + Torsen + Head-up. 3, Bespoke has standard Sport Package, option of white/blue leather, matt wheels, smoked trim, rear wing spoiler,

*Convertible: 2024 2025 Iridium. Bespoke has standard semi aniline, Torsen, rear performance damper, choice of white/blue leather, red/blue top, matt wheels, smoked trim, carbon scuff plates. Touring package: Mark Levinson, de-icer, climate concierge, semi-aniline, heated steering + Torsen + Head-up

Mercedes-AMG GT 2015-2023, 2nd 2024- hatchback

Mercedes-Benz SL Class 1954- SL (R232) 7th-gen 2023- M139 engine

Mercedes-Benz CLE 2024- AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet, AMG CLE 53 Coupe I6

BMW 8 Series '90-9, 2nd 2019- M850i xDrive V8, 840i I6, M850i xDrive Convertible, 840i convertible

BMW M4

2-car combo comparison: NA non-cvt non-turbo RWD/4WD: ranges

** manual SUV + auto car: Wrangler V6, Bronco softtop, Tacoma + pocket rocket (GR Corolla, Golf R, Mazda3), V8NA (Corvette, IS 500, RC F, LC 500 V8 Vegetable Juice, V8 JavaScript, V8野菜ジュース Yasai Jusu), V8 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 $100K, Straight I6 (BMW B58t M240i M340i M440i, MB M256 E450), V6NA IS 350 F Sport, I5 Audi RS 3

* auto SUV + manual sports car: I6 X3 M50/X4 M40i, Mazda Skyactiv G I6t CX-70/90, Skyactiv-X I6t CX-60, V6NA Passport 2026-, V6T GX 2024- + MX-5, GR 86/BRZ, V8NA Mustang, Corvette -19, I6T Supra/Z4, Emira, 718/911

* Tall height SUV: Bronco, Wrangler, Land Cruiser MPG(V6 GX, LX Overtrail+ massaging seats, rear locking), Land Rover Defender 110, Ineos Grenadier, G-wagon

3-car garage: SUV high-clearance offroad Bronco + luxury LC500/Corvette + sports car light MX5/Mini/Corvette/Caterham Seven

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Desired one-car: Manual AWD (station wagon, hatchback, SUV, pickup)

Hagerty: The ultimate guide to heel-and-toe shifting on track

manual: manual transmission take-rates 0.9%

360-degree camera systems top view surround 3d bird's eye overhead area view, Nissan Kicks SUV around view monitor

Mini Cooper new inventory, used

** Carvana Mini 2021+ 4-cyl parking assistance

* 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 JCW ~~Classic~~, 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 Hyundai Kona N Veloster N real mechanical shifter stick, 2023 for radar cruise control, TrueCar

Top 15 Carvana competitors and alternatives

2024 Top 15 Carvana Competitors & Alternatives

The Best Car-Buying Services in 2024

* The Best Car-Buying Services in 2024 New: Costco, CarBargains, Authority Auto, New/used: TrueCar, Used: Carvana, CarMax

AutoTrader == KBB ()

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)

* Used-car Trading E-commerce Market: AutoTrader == KBB, TrueCar, CarGurus, CarsDirect, Car enthusiast Forums, Autolist, Cars.com, Inc, Kelley Blue Book, AutoTempest, Instamotor, Hemmings, iSeeCars, Renrenche.com, Guazi.com, UXIN GROUP

Prior comparison, EPA Ranges, Hatch Ranges, mini hatch/GR Corolla/Mazda3 have shorter ranges, Edmunds car comparisons: short powerful AWD + 2-seater

Car Sales Figures

** 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", 2025 Countryman 175", 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

** 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 C7 Z51 2LT/3LT compare to Mustang Dark Horse, -21 370Z

Nissan Z manual has no drive mode GT, manual parking brake, 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

** 2-seater comparison, all comparison short wheelbase lightweight

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

Ford Bronco 2Door 4WD Badlands 333A 275-300hp 315-325lb-ft 4D 4499-4997lb

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

** IRS Clean Vehicles Tax Credit/Rebate (Escape PHEV FWD, Corsair?, Bolt)

** Automatic AWD EPA comparison, Carsdirect comparison has incorrect engines, cars.com comparison has incorrect information, use Edmunds

** Station Wagon smaller cargo than SUV

Subaru Impreza 2017- Crosstrek 2018- Limited leather handbrake 156hp 145lb-ft 8" 31k

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-5 2017- 10.25" Signature cool seats no memory side mirror 227-256hp 310-320lb-ft 41k

* Mazda CX-50 2023- wireless touch screen CarPlay memory side mirrors too larger 44k

* Toyota RAV4 2019- Limited hand-free power liftgate hybrid total 219hp 41k

* Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE hand-free power liftgate 302hp 49k

Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid FWD only 210hp 45k

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

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 152hp 184lb-ft

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

Corolla Cross 2022- 2.0 CVT 3.6 9.3 17.2@85 128 140 58.0 37 LE 8" AWD 28k

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

Seltos 2021- 2.0 CVT 3.6 9.0 17.1@84 128 133 55.0 36 S AWD 26k

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

** Luxury SUV fuel, Luxury SUV comparison

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

Cadillac XT4 2019- 235hp 258lb-ft Premium/Sport 360 surround vision hand-free liftgate 45k

Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring PHEV 266hp 56k over 55000 limit

Infiniti QX50 2.0t 2019- 268hp 280lb-ft 42k around view 51k larger

Genesis GV70 2.5t 2022- 300hp 311lb-ft 43k surround view 52k 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

Mini Cooper S Countryman All4 189hp 206lb-ft John Cooper Work 301hp 331lb-ft 46k

** 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

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

** 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 > 10.51 Golf R > 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

Sedan: Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing V8, BMW M3, Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing 3860lb, 3.6L V6 472hp $61K

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)

Taiwan Luxury: Audi Lexus Volvo Mini BMW Tesla MB Infiniti Jaguar Range Rover Lotus Porsche Maserati
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

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

Porsche 1931, 2009 VAG, 2022 ipo

** Volkswagen Group E platform
*PL71: Cayenne 2003-2010 2855 VR6 3.2 3.6, S GTS:V8 4.5 4.8, Touareg 2002-2010 2855 VR6 3.2 3.6 V8 4.2 W12 6.0, Q7 2005-2015 3002 V6 3.0 VR6 3.6 V8 4.2

*PL72: Cayenne 2011-2018 2895 S V6 3.0 hybrid VR6 3.6 V8 4.8, Touareg 2011-2018 2893 V6 3.0 hybrid VR6 3.6 V8 4.2
** Volkswagen Group MLB platform

*MLB Evo C/D Cayenne 2019- 2895 V6 3.0 2.9 V8 4.0, Touareg 2019- 2894 2.0 VR6 3.0, Atlas 2018- 2980 I4 2.0 VR6 3.6, Q7 2016- 2994 I4 2.0 V6 3.0 V8 4.0

*MLB B: Macan 2015-2026 2807 PDK I4 2.0 V6 2.9 3.0 3.6 Audi Q5 2009-2016 2807 I4 2.0 V6 3.2

** Volkswagen Group Premium Platform Electric

Macan 2025- 2893, Q6 e-tron 2025- 2899

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~~

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

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, Scion xB 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

Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid, EV, Chevrolet Bolt EV, EUV Hatchback comparison EPA hatchback, stationwagon

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