Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006--2008-2011 | 2006--2008-2011 | 2006--2008-2011 | 2006--2008-2011 | 2006--2008-2011 | 2006--2008-2011 | 2006--2008-2011 |
Model | Avalanche | Avalanche | Avalanche | Avalanche | Accord | Accord | Accord | Accord | Accord | Accord | Accord |
Trim | LS | LT | Z66 | Z71 | VP | LX | EX | EX-L | LX V6 | EX V6 | Hybrid |
Engines | |||||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||||
Final Drive Ratios | |||||||||||
Tires | |||||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||||
Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||||
Rear wall folds to extend bed into rear passenger compartment. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Replaces soft bed cover if one is standard. | |||||||||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | |||||||||||
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | |||||||||||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |||||||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | |||||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||||
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
Either only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather. | |||||||||||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||||
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 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. | |||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | |||||||||||
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. | |||||||||||
Transmission | |||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
4-speed automatic RWD
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2006--2008-2011 Honda Accord
6-speed manual FWD
6-speed manual FWD
5-speed manual FWD
5-speed automatic FWD
5-speed automatic FWD
5-speed automatic FWD
5-speed automatic FWD
6-speed manual FWD
5-speed automatic FWD
5-speed automatic FWD
5-speed automatic FWD