Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006--2015 | 2006--2015 | 2006--2015 | 2006--2015 | 2006--2015 | 2006--2015 | 2006--2015 |
Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Accord | Accord | Accord | Accord | Accord | Accord | Accord |
Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | VP | LX | EX | EX-L | LX V6 | EX V6 | Hybrid |
Engines | ||||||||||||
Transmissions | ||||||||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. Includes the value of manual rear shade. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||||||
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). | ||||||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||||||||
Infotainment | ||||||||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||||||
Manually 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. | ||||||||||||
Fold at press of a button on the instrument panel, to improve rearward visibility. | ||||||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||||
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. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
6-speed manual RWD
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2006--2015 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