
| Features | 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium | 2011 Honda CR-V EX | 2012 Ford Escape XLT | 2012 Hyundai Tuscon GLS | 2012 Nissan Rogue SV |
| All Wheel Drive | Yes | Yes (opt.) | Yes (opt.) | Yes (opt.) | Yes (opt.) |
| The Most Award-Winning Small SUV | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| 2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Standard Panoramic Moonroof | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Standard Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Connectivity | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Standard USB Port and iPOD Control Capability | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Standard 10-Way Power Driver's Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| City/HWY MPG | 21 city/27 hwy | 21 city/27 hwy | 20 city/26 hwy | 21 city/28 hwy | 22 city/26 hwy |
| Available Heated Front Seats | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| 17-inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Passenger/Cargo Volume | 102.1/30.8 cubic ft. | 103.8/35.7 cubic ft. | 99.5/29.2 cubic ft. | 101.9/25.7 cubic ft. | 97.5/28.9 cubic ft. |
| MSRP | $23,295 | $25,445 | $26,495 | $23,845 | $25,220 |
| Features | 2012 Subaru WRX | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart | 2012 Mazda Speed 3 Touring | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | 2012 Honda Civic Si |
| All Wheel Drive | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Horsepower | 265 | 237 | 263 | 200 | 201 |
| Stability & Traction Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Tilt & Telescoping Steering Column | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front, Front Side-Impact & Side-Curtain Airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standard Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Connectivity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Standard USB Port & iPod Control Capability | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| MSRP | $25,595 | $27,695 | $24,000 | $24,295 | $22,405 |
| Features | 2012 Subaru WRX STi | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO MR | 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring | 2012 BMW 135i | 2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe Sport |
| All Wheel Drive | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Horsepower | 305 | 291 | 332 | 300 | 330 |
| Brembo Performance Brake System | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Leather Seats | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Standard Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Connectivity | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Standard USB Port & iPod Control Capability | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) | Yes | Yes (ACD) | No | No | No |
| SI-DRIVE | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| High-intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Quad Outlet Exhaust | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| MSRP | $34,095 | $37,995 | $35,280 | $36,350 | $43,800 |
| Features | 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium | 2012 Honda Accord LX Premium | 2012 Mazda6 i Touring | 2012 Ford Fusion SE | 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S |
| All Wheel Drive | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| City/HWY MPG | 23 city/31 hwy | 23 city/34 hwy | 21 city/30 hwy | 23 city/33 hwy | 23 city/32 hwy |
| 2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Available harman/kardon 9-Speaker Premium Audio System | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| 10-Way Power Driver's Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Available Heated Front Seats | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Aluminum Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Transmission Paddle Shifters | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Stability and Traction Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger/Cargo Volume | 103/14.7 cubic ft. | 106/14 cubic ft. | 101.9/16.6 cubic ft. | 100.3/16.5 cubic ft. | 100.7/15.3 cubic ft. |
| MSRP | $22,995 | $23,180 | $22,885 | $22,830 | $22,570 |
| Features | 2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour EX | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo | 2012 Volvo XC70 3.2 | 2012 Kia Sorento EX |
| All Wheel Drive | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| City/HWY MPG | 22 city/29 hwy | 18 city/27 hwy | 16 city/23 hwy | 19 city/25 hwy | 22 city/32 hwy |
| 2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick | Yes | No | Yes | Not Tested | No |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7" | 8.1" | 8.6" | 8.2" | 7.5" |
| Integrated Roof Rails with Retractable Crossbars | Yes | No | Yes(not retractable) | Yes(not retractable) | No |
| 10-Way Power Driver's Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Reclining Rear Seats | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Available harman/kardon 9-Speaker Premium Audio System | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Available Heated Front Seats | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger/Cargo Volume | 105.4/34.3 cubic ft. | 101.4/25.7 cubic ft. | 106/36.3 cubic ft. | 97.6/33.3 cubic ft. | 142.5/37.0 cubic ft. |
| MSRP | $25,795 | $30,340 | $30,215 | $32,550 | $25,950 |

| Features | 2012 Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited | 2012 Ford Edge Limited | 2012 Mazda CX-9 Touring | 2011 Nissan Murano SL | 2012 Chevrolet Traverse 2LT |
| All Wheel Drive | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Three Rows of Seating | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| 2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Leather-Trimmed Upholstery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 10-Speaker harman/kardon Premium Audio System | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Available GPS Navigation System | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Available DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Front Seats | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Available Rear Vision Camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger/Cargo Volume | 133.5/37.6 cubic ft. | 108.4/32.2 cubic ft. | 139.4/48.3 cubic ft. | 104.8/31.6 cubic ft. | 153.1/68.8 cubic ft. |
| MSRP | $32,595 | $34,800 | $31,055 | $35,450 | $35,675 |