| 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 |
