Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006--2008-2008 | 2006--2008-2008 | 2006--2008-2008 | 2006--2008-2008 | 2006--2008-2008 | 2006--2008-2008 | 2006--2008-2008 |
Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Camry | Camry | Camry | Camry | Camry | Camry | Camry |
Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 | STD | LE | SE | XLE | LE V6 | SE V6 | XLE V6 |
Engines | |||||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||||
Tires | |||||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||||
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value. | |||||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||||
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | |||||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||||
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. | |||||||||||
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | |||||||||||
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | |||||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||||
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | |||||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | |||||||||||
Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||||||||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | |||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||||
Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | |||||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||||
CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player. | |||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||||
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||||
Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||||||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||||
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | |||||||||||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | |||||||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||||||||||
The outside seatback bolster automatically firms up in hard turns. | |||||||||||
The outside seatback bolster automatically firms up in hard turns. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | |||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | |||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | |||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | |||||||||||
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||||||||||
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part. | |||||||||||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||
Motors joining the left and right halves of the stabilizer bars twist them to further reduce roll in turns and disengages them to improve ride quality when not turning. | |||||||||||
The steering ratio is automatically varied based on vehicle speed and other factors. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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