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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Toyota Avalon Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Toyota Avalon features right here.

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Toyota Avalon

  

Model Year 2014 2014 2006 2006 2006 2006
Model S-Class S-Class Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon
Trim S550 S63 AMG XL Touring XLS Limited
Engines  
turbocharged
4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
449 hp@5250
516 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged<br> 4.7L V8<br>DOHC-4v<br>449 hp@5250 <br>516 lb-ft@1800 is a standard feature.          
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2250
  turbocharged<br> 5.5L V8<br>DOHC-4v<br>577 hp@5500 <br>664 lb-ft@2250 is a standard feature.        
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
     3.5L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>268 hp@6200 <br>248 lb-ft@4700 is a standard feature.  3.5L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>268 hp@6200 <br>248 lb-ft@4700 is a standard feature.  3.5L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>268 hp@6200 <br>248 lb-ft@4700 is a standard feature.  3.5L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>268 hp@6200 <br>248 lb-ft@4700 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.        
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
RWD RWD is a standard feature.          
AWD AWD is an optional feature. AWD is a standard feature.        
FWD     FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
255/45HR18 tires 255/45HR18 tires is a standard feature.          
245/45HR19 tires 245/45HR19 tires is an optional feature.          
245/40YR20 tires 245/40YR20 tires is an optional feature.          
275/40HR19 tires 275/40HR19 tires is an optional feature.          
275/35YR20 tires 275/35YR20 tires is an optional feature.          
255/40YR20 tires   255/40YR20 tires is a standard feature.        
285/35YR20 tires   285/35YR20 tires is a standard feature.        
215/60HR16 tires     215/60HR16 tires is a standard feature. 215/60HR16 tires is a standard feature. 215/60HR16 tires is a standard feature. 215/60HR16 tires is a standard feature.
215/55VR17 tires       215/55VR17 tires is a standard feature. 215/55VR17 tires is a standard feature. 215/55VR17 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature. Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.        
Burmester, 1590W, 26 speakers (with subwoofer) Burmester, 1590W, 26 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Burmester, 1590W, 26 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.        
Unbranded, 9 speakers     Unbranded, 9 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 9 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 9 speakers is a standard feature.  
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)       JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.
Accessories  
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.   AC power outlet is a standard feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature.        
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Adaptive cruise controlAutomatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value.             Adaptive cruise control is an optional feature.
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.
Adaptive cruise control, all-speedAutomatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.   Adaptive cruise control, all-speed is an optional feature. Adaptive cruise control, all-speed is an optional feature.        
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.
Cruise control     Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.  
First-aid kit First-aid kit is a standard feature. First-aid kit is a standard feature. First-aid kit is an optional feature. First-aid kit is an optional feature. First-aid kit is an optional feature. First-aid kit is an optional feature.
Hands-free trunk or liftgateRelease latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor.   Hands-free trunk or liftgate is an optional feature. Hands-free trunk or liftgate is a standard feature.        
Release latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor.
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row Heated / cooled cup holders, second row is an optional feature. Heated / cooled cup holders, second row is an optional feature.        
Heated steering wheel Heated steering wheel is an optional feature. Heated steering wheel is an optional feature.        
Power door closersPulls door tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort.   Power door closers is a standard feature. Power door closers is a standard feature.        
Pulls door tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Power trunk closerDecklid can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.   Power trunk closer is a standard feature. Power trunk closer is a standard feature.        
Decklid can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.   Proximity key is an optional feature. Proximity key is a standard feature.       Proximity key is a standard feature.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote appCheck on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee.   Remote app is a standard feature. Remote app is a standard feature.        
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.       Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature.
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Remote window/roof operationOperate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote window/roof operation is a standard feature. Remote window/roof operation is a standard feature.        
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Semi-automated parking systemAutomatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.   Semi-automated parking system is an optional feature. Semi-automated parking system is a standard feature.        
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.
Special order chargeOne-time charge for special order options   Special order charge is an optional feature. Special order charge is an optional feature.        
One-time charge for special order options
Sunshade, rear, powerGreatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade.   Sunshade, rear, power is a standard feature. Sunshade, rear, power is a standard feature.       Sunshade, rear, power is a standard feature.
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade.
Sunshades, second row, powerGreatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. Includes value of manual shades.   Sunshades, second row, power is an optional feature. Sunshades, second row, power is a standard feature.        
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. Includes value of manual shades.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power is a standard feature.        
Universal garage door openerHomelink.   Universal garage door opener is a standard feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.     Universal garage door opener is a standard feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is an optional feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Animal detection, nightNight vision system detects animals ahead of the car, then highlights them on the display. Some will also focus a light on the animal.   Animal detection, night is an optional feature. Animal detection, night is an optional feature.        
Night vision system detects animals ahead of the car, then highlights them on the display. Some will also focus a light on the animal.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Around view camerasSmall external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking.   Around view cameras is an optional feature. Around view cameras is an optional feature.        
Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking.
Automatic braking, high-speed or partialIf collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.   Automatic braking, high-speed or partial is an optional feature. Automatic braking, high-speed or partial is an optional feature.        
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.
Automatic braking, low-speedAutomatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions.   Automatic braking, low-speed is an optional feature. Automatic braking, low-speed is an optional feature.        
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions.
Automatic seat belt presenters, second rowMotorized buckles rise when a passenger is seated, then retract once the belt is fastened.   Automatic seat belt presenters, second row is an optional feature. Automatic seat belt presenters, second row is an optional feature.        
Motorized buckles rise when a passenger is seated, then retract once the belt is fastened.
Blind spot collision preventionSelectively applies the brakes to guide vehicle back into the original lane when detects that a lane change will cause a collision with a vehicle in the blind spot.   Blind spot collision prevention is an optional feature. Blind spot collision prevention is an optional feature.        
Selectively applies the brakes to guide vehicle back into the original lane when detects that a lane change will cause a collision with a vehicle in the blind spot.
Blind spot warning systemMirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot.   Blind spot warning system is an optional feature. Blind spot warning system is an optional feature.        
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is an optional feature. Brake assist is an optional feature. Brake assist is an optional feature. Brake assist is an optional feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Collision preparation system, rearAdjusts seats and/or head restraints when sensors detect that the car is likely to be hit from the rear. Might also flash rear lights to warn approaching car.    Collision preparation system, rear is an optional feature. Collision preparation system, rear is an optional feature.        
Adjusts seats and/or head restraints when sensors detect that the car is likely to be hit from the rear. Might also flash rear lights to warn approaching car.
Cross-traffic warning, rearWarns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces.   Cross-traffic warning, rear is an optional feature. Cross-traffic warning, rear is an optional feature.        
Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces.
Driver drowsiness monitorWarns when driver is drowsy and needs to pull over.   Driver drowsiness monitor is a standard feature. Driver drowsiness monitor is a standard feature.        
Warns when driver is drowsy and needs to pull over.
Forward collision warningAlerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.   Forward collision warning is a standard feature. Forward collision warning is a standard feature.        
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Full-size spare tire     Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature. Full-size spare tire is a standard feature.
Hill start assistApplies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.   Hill start assist is a standard feature. Hill start assist is a standard feature.        
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Inflatable rear seat beltsOutboard rear shoulder belts inflate in a collision.   Inflatable rear seat belts is an optional feature. Inflatable rear seat belts is an optional feature.        
Outboard rear shoulder belts inflate in a collision.
Knee airbag, driver Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature.
Lane departure warningAlerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.   Lane departure warning is an optional feature. Lane departure warning is an optional feature.        
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.
Lane keeping assistProactively helps keep the car centered inside a detected lane via steering assistance.   Lane keeping assist is an optional feature. Lane keeping assist is an optional feature.        
Proactively helps keep the car centered inside a detected lane via steering assistance.
Night visionCreates infrared-based image of the road ahead.   Night vision is an optional feature. Night vision is an optional feature.        
Creates infrared-based image of the road ahead.
Obstacle detection, frontBeeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.   Obstacle detection, front is an optional feature. Obstacle detection, front is a standard feature.        
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.   Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature. Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature.        
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Pedestrian detectionWarns driver of pedestrians in path of car.   Pedestrian detection is an optional feature. Pedestrian detection is an optional feature.        
Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car.
Pedestrian detection, nightNight vision system detects pedestrians ahead of the car, then highlights them on the display.   Pedestrian detection, night is an optional feature. Pedestrian detection, night is an optional feature.        
Night vision system detects pedestrians ahead of the car, then highlights them on the display.
Performance braking system (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Performance braking system (optional) is a standard feature.        
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation systemPrepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat   Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system is a standard feature. Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system is a standard feature.        
Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat
Rear side airbagsTorso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Rear side airbags is a standard feature. Rear side airbags is a standard feature.        
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.              
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.   Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature.        
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is an optional feature. Stability control is an optional feature. Stability control is an optional feature. Stability control is an optional feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.        
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Tires, run-flatCan be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire.   Tires, run-flat is a standard feature.          
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire.
Torque vectoring, brake-basedUses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control.   Torque vectoring, brake-based is a standard feature. Torque vectoring, brake-based is a standard feature.        
Uses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is an optional feature.     Traction control is an optional feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Air-conditioned storage compartment            
Cargo mat     Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is an optional feature.
Cargo net Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is a standard feature. Cargo net is a standard feature.
Console with shifter     Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Console without shifter Console without shifter is a standard feature. Console without shifter is a standard feature.        
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.   Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature. Overhead sunglass holder is a standard feature.        
Usually part of an overhead console.
Rear seat pass-throughUsually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.       Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature. Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature. Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature. Rear seat pass-through is a standard feature.
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.
Refrigerated storage compartment Refrigerated storage compartment is an optional feature. Refrigerated storage compartment is an optional feature.        
Second-row high consoleSecond-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage.    Second-row high console is an optional feature. Second-row high console is an optional feature.        
Second-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage.
Storage compartment under front seat(s) Storage compartment under front seat(s) is a standard feature. Storage compartment under front seat(s) is a standard feature.        
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic air recirculationAutomatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.   Automatic air recirculation is a standard feature. Automatic air recirculation is a standard feature.        
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Fragrance atomizer Fragrance atomizer is an optional feature. Fragrance atomizer is an optional feature.        
Heated windshield washer nozzles Heated windshield washer nozzles is a standard feature. Heated windshield washer nozzles is a standard feature.        
Interior air filterFilters 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.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
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.
Ionizing air filtrationIonizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone.   Ionizing air filtration is an optional feature. Ionizing air filtration is an optional feature.        
Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.   Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature. Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature.       Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature.
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear air ventsVents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.       Rear air vents is a standard feature. Rear air vents is a standard feature. Rear air vents is a standard feature. Rear air vents is a standard feature.
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Rear air vents with automatic controlsMaintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.   Rear air vents with automatic controls is an optional feature. Rear air vents with automatic controls is an optional feature.        
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear dual-zone climate controlRequires and does not include the value of rear air vents.   Rear dual-zone climate control is an optional feature. Rear dual-zone climate control is an optional feature.        
Requires and does not include the value of rear air vents.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Residual heatProvides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off.   Residual heat is a standard feature. Residual heat is a standard feature.        
Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.       Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.  
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Wiper de-icerHeating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.   Wiper de-icer is a standard feature. Wiper de-icer is a standard feature.        
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.
Engine / Motor  
Automatic start / stopAutomatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.   Automatic start / stop is a standard feature. Automatic start / stop is a standard feature.        
Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.
Dual-mode exhaustValves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound.      Dual-mode exhaust is a standard feature.        
Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound.
Exterior  
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.   Body kit is an optional feature. Body kit is a standard feature.        
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Front splitter spoilerSpoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce.     Front splitter spoiler is a standard feature.        
Spoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce.
Heat-reflective glassMirrored glass relects sun and thus heat away from the interior.   Heat-reflective glass is a standard feature. Heat-reflective glass is a standard feature.        
Mirrored glass relects sun and thus heat away from the interior.
Laminated front side windowsReduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering.   Laminated front side windows is a standard feature. Laminated front side windows is a standard feature.        
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering.
Laminated rear side windowsReduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering.   Laminated rear side windows is a standard feature. Laminated rear side windows is a standard feature.        
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering.
Paint, special white Paint, special white is an optional feature. Paint, special white is an optional feature. Paint, special white is an optional feature. Paint, special white is an optional feature. Paint, special white is an optional feature. Paint, special white is an optional feature.
Painted brake calipers (optional)   Painted brake calipers (optional) is an optional feature.        
Panoramic sunroofFront glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.   Panoramic sunroof is a standard feature. Panoramic sunroof is a standard feature.        
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.         Rear spoiler is a standard feature.    
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Sport front fascia (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Sport front fascia (optional) is an optional feature. Sport front fascia (optional) is a standard feature.        
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) is an optional feature. Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) is a standard feature.        
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sunroof     Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is a standard feature. Sunroof is a standard feature.
Infotainment  
App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.    App support is a standard feature. App support is a standard feature.        
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.   Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature.        
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.   Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.        
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Cassette player     Cassette player is a standard feature. Cassette player is a standard feature. Cassette player is a standard feature. Cassette player is a standard feature.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.   CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature. CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is an optional feature. CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature. CD changer, in-dash is a standard feature.
Includes CD player.
CD player            
DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.   DVD-compatible player is a standard feature. DVD-compatible player is a standard feature.        
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Entertainment system with dual headrest screensA DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens.   Entertainment system with dual headrest screens is an optional feature. Entertainment system with dual headrest screens is an optional feature.        
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens.
Handwriting recognitionTouchpad that interprets handwritten inputs.   Handwriting recognition is a standard feature. Handwriting recognition is a standard feature.        
Touchpad that interprets handwritten inputs.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.   HD radio is a standard feature. HD radio is a standard feature.        
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
In-vehicle InternetConnects car to the Internet to update systems, download information, and/or browse. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.   In-vehicle Internet is a standard feature. In-vehicle Internet is a standard feature.        
Connects car to the Internet to update systems, download information, and/or browse. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.   Media drive is a standard feature. Media drive is a standard feature.        
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.        
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.   Navigation system is a standard feature. Navigation system is a standard feature.     Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.   Satellite radio is an optional feature. Satellite radio is an optional feature. Satellite radio is an optional feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
SD Card slotSD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.   SD Card slot is a standard feature. SD Card slot is a standard feature.        
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.
SMS text-to-speech readerConverts text messages to speech.   SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature. SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature.        
Converts text messages to speech.
Splitview front-seat entertainment systemThe driver and front passenger are able to view different images on the same screen. The passenger can view a movie while the car is moving while the driver uses the same screen for other functions, including nav.   Splitview front-seat entertainment system is an optional feature. Splitview front-seat entertainment system is an optional feature.        
The driver and front passenger are able to view different images on the same screen. The passenger can view a movie while the car is moving while the driver uses the same screen for other functions, including nav.
Surround sound Surround sound is a standard feature. Surround sound is a standard feature.        
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigationIn-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.   Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature.        
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
Traffic + travel informationInformation about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.   Traffic + travel information is a standard feature. Traffic + travel information is a standard feature.        
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.   USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature.        
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.   Voice control for nav and audio is a standard feature. Voice control for nav and audio is a standard feature.       Voice control for nav and audio is an optional feature.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Weatherband radioIncludes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model.   Weatherband radio is a standard feature. Weatherband radio is a standard feature.        
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model.
Wi-Fi hotspotProvides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.   Wi-Fi hotspot is a standard feature. Wi-Fi hotspot is a standard feature.        
Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Analog clock Analog clock is a standard feature.          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature.     Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature.
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming headlightsHigh beams automatically turned on and off.   Auto-dimming headlights is a standard feature. Auto-dimming headlights is a standard feature.        
High beams automatically turned on and off.
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirrorPassenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.             Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror is a standard feature.
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.     Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.   Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
ChronometerStopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock.     Chronometer is a standard feature.        
Stopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.   Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature.     Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Cornering lightsLights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned.   Cornering lights is a standard feature. Cornering lights is a standard feature.        
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned.
Fog light, rearMake it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog.   Fog light, rear is a standard feature. Fog light, rear is a standard feature.        
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.         Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.     Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat is a standard feature. Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat is a standard feature.        
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lightingLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.   Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature. Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature.        
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster displayThe information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches.   Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display is a standard feature. Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display is a standard feature.        
The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches.
LED headlightsLED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.   LED headlights is a standard feature. LED headlights is a standard feature.        
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.
LED tail lightsOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   LED tail lights is a standard feature. LED tail lights is a standard feature.        
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Mirror tilt-down in reverseOne or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.   Mirror tilt-down in reverse is a standard feature. Mirror tilt-down in reverse is a standard feature.        
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.   Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature. Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.       Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Power-folding mirrorsMirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.   Power-folding mirrors is a standard feature. Power-folding mirrors is a standard feature.        
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.
Rear reading lights Rear reading lights is a standard feature. Rear reading lights is a standard feature.        
Steering-linked headlightsHeadlights swivel when steering wheel is turned.   Steering-linked headlights is a standard feature. Steering-linked headlights is a standard feature.        
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.       Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.         Xenon HID headlights is a standard feature.   Xenon HID headlights is a standard feature.
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets     Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Front sport buckets Front sport buckets is an optional feature. Front sport buckets is a standard feature.        
Second-row 3-person bench Second-row 3-person bench is a standard feature. Second-row 3-person bench is a standard feature. Second-row 3-person bench is a standard feature. Second-row 3-person bench is a standard feature. Second-row 3-person bench is a standard feature. Second-row 3-person bench is a standard feature.
Second-row buckets Second-row buckets is an optional feature. Second-row buckets is an optional feature.        
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench is an optional feature. Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench is an optional feature.        
Automatic seat bolsters, driverThe outside seatback bolster automatically firms up in hard turns.   Automatic seat bolsters, driver is an optional feature. Automatic seat bolsters, driver is a standard feature.        
The outside seatback bolster automatically firms up in hard turns.
Automatic seat bolsters, front passengerThe outside seatback bolster automatically firms up in hard turns.   Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger is an optional feature. Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger is a standard feature.        
The outside seatback bolster automatically firms up in hard turns.
Automatic seat bolsters, second rowThe outside seatback bolster automatically firms up in hard turns.   Automatic seat bolsters, second row is an optional feature. Automatic seat bolsters, second row is an optional feature.        
The outside seatback bolster automatically firms up in hard turns.
Carbon fiber trimWon't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together.     Carbon fiber trim is an optional feature.        
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.
Cooled or ventilated front seats Cooled or ventilated front seats is an optional feature. Cooled or ventilated front seats is a standard feature.       Cooled or ventilated front seats is a standard feature.
Cooled or ventilated second row seats Cooled or ventilated second row seats is an optional feature. Cooled or ventilated second row seats is an optional feature.        
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature.
Foldaway tray tables, second rowTray tables that fold down from the front seatbacks, like on an airplane.   Foldaway tray tables, second row is an optional feature. Foldaway tray tables, second row is an optional feature.        
Tray tables that fold down from the front seatbacks, like on an airplane.
Heated front row armrests Heated front row armrests is an optional feature. Heated front row armrests is an optional feature.        
Heated front seats Heated front seats is a standard feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.   Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Heated second row armrests Heated second row armrests is an optional feature. Heated second row armrests is an optional feature.        
Heated second row seats Heated second row seats is an optional feature. Heated second row seats is an optional feature.        
Illuminated door sill trim plates Illuminated door sill trim plates is a standard feature. Illuminated door sill trim plates is a standard feature.        
Leather door panel trim Leather door panel trim is an optional feature. Leather door panel trim is an optional feature.        
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.   Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.   Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature. Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather upholstery, extended coverageLeather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.   Leather upholstery, extended coverage is an optional feature. Leather upholstery, extended coverage is an optional feature.        
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual recliner, second row seats     Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature. Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Massage, driver seatPower lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back.   Massage, driver seat is an optional feature. Massage, driver seat is a standard feature.        
Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back.
Massage, passenger seatPower lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back.   Massage, passenger seat is an optional feature. Massage, passenger seat is a standard feature.        
Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back.
Massage, second row seatsPower lumbar, rollers, or vibration used to massage lower back.   Massage, second row seats is an optional feature. Massage, second row seats is an optional feature.        
Power lumbar, rollers, or vibration used to massage lower back.
Memory system, driver seat Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature. Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature.       Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature.
Memory system, passenger seat Memory system, passenger seat is a standard feature. Memory system, passenger seat is a standard feature.        
Memory system, second row seats Memory system, second row seats is an optional feature. Memory system, second row seats is an optional feature.        
Metal pedals   Metal pedals is a standard feature.        
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.        
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.        
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seatsLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats is an optional feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats is an optional feature.        
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power footrest, right rear seatA power footrest folds out from the front passenger seat.   Power footrest, right rear seat is an optional feature. Power footrest, right rear seat is an optional feature.        
A power footrest folds out from the front passenger seat.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.   Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats is an optional feature. Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats is an optional feature.        
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.        
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.        
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats is an optional feature. Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats is an optional feature.        
Power height adjuster, driver seat Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, passenger seat Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.        
Power legrest, right second row seatLike having an easy chair in the car.   Power legrest, right second row seat is an optional feature. Power legrest, right second row seat is an optional feature.        
Like having an easy chair in the car.
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable lower back support.       Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable lower back support.
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seatPower-adjustable lower back support.         Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable lower back support.
Power recliner, driver seat Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, passenger seat Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.   Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, second row seats Power recliner, second row seats is an optional feature. Power recliner, second row seats is an optional feature.        
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row Power seat belt height adjusters, front row is a standard feature. Power seat belt height adjusters, front row is a standard feature.        
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.   Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.       Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seatPower-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.   Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.        
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.        
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, second row seatsPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, second row seats is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, second row seats is an optional feature.        
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seatsThe 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.   Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats is an optional feature. Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats is an optional feature.        
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.
Special interior trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Special interior trim is an optional feature.          
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Synthetic suede headlinerUsually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars.   Synthetic suede headliner is an optional feature.          
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars.
Synthetic suede steering wheelSynthetic suede steering wheel rim.     Synthetic suede steering wheel is an optional feature.        
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim.
Upgraded leather upholsteryNo additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.   Upgraded leather upholstery is an optional feature. Upgraded leather upholstery is an optional feature.        
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Upholstered instrument panel            
Upholstered instrument panel, leather Upholstered instrument panel, leather is an optional feature. Upholstered instrument panel, leather is an optional feature.        
Wood trimReal wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.              
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.
Wood trim, alternative typeReal wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.   Wood trim, alternative type is an optional feature. Wood trim, alternative type is an optional feature.        
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.
Wood trim, expanded coverageNo additional value over wood trim because no way to standardize across all models.   Wood trim, expanded coverage is an optional feature. Wood trim, expanded coverage is an optional feature.        
No additional value over wood trim because no way to standardize across all models.
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheelReal wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.   Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature.        
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustableActive hydraulic struts dramatically improve bump absorption (using cameras to read the road ahead), reduce body roll in turns, and can be used to adjust the ride height.   Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable is an optional feature.          
Active hydraulic struts dramatically improve bump absorption (using cameras to read the road ahead), reduce body roll in turns, and can be used to adjust the ride height.
Adaptive dampers - electricalShocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.     Adaptive dampers - electrical is a standard feature.        
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.
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustableAir springs automatically level the vehicle and enable manual adjustment of ride height.     Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable is a standard feature.        
Air springs automatically level the vehicle and enable manual adjustment of ride height.
Alloy wheels     Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Alloy wheels, optional designSame value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models.     Alloy wheels, optional design is an optional feature.        
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models.
Camera-linked adaptive suspensionSuspension proactively adapts to the road surface based on camera data.   Camera-linked adaptive suspension is an optional feature.          
Suspension proactively adapts to the road surface based on camera data.
Crosswind stabilizationAdjusts the suspension to counteract the effect of crosswinds.   Crosswind stabilization is a standard feature. Crosswind stabilization is a standard feature.        
Adjusts the suspension to counteract the effect of crosswinds.
Polished alloy wheelsAlloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau   Polished alloy wheels is an optional feature. Polished alloy wheels is an optional feature.        
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Sport suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.   Sport suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.    
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Transmission  
Launch controlElectronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch.     Launch control is a standard feature.        
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch.
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.   Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is a standard feature. Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls is a standard feature.        
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.
Transmission coolerOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.       Transmission cooler is a standard feature. Transmission cooler is a standard feature. Transmission cooler is a standard feature. Transmission cooler is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.

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Option Package Contents

Sport Package

Features
Body kit
Polished alloy wheels
Sport front fascia (optional)
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)
275/40HR19 tires

Driver Assistance Package

Features
Lane departure warning
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
Blind spot warning system
Automatic braking, low-speed
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial
Blind spot collision prevention

Premium Package

Features
Cooled or ventilated front seats
Automatic seat bolsters, driver
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger
Sunshades, second row, power
Massage, driver seat
Massage, passenger seat
Obstacle detection, front
Obstacle detection, rear
Proximity key
Semi-automated parking system
Hands-free trunk or liftgate
Front sport buckets

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS

Features
Second-row high console
Foldaway tray tables, second row
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row
Second-row buckets

Heated steering wheel

Features
Heated steering wheel

Rear Seat Package

Features
Rear air vents with automatic controls
Rear dual-zone climate control
Inflatable rear seat belts
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row
Power footrest, right rear seat

Driver Assistance Package

Features
Cross-traffic warning, rear
Collision preparation system, rear
Pedestrian detection
Lane keeping assist

Power rear seats

Features
Power recliner, second row seats
Memory system, second row seats
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench

Executive Rear Seat Package

Features
Massage, second row seats
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats
Power legrest, right second row seat
Automatic seat bolsters, second row

Warmth and Comfort Package

Features
Cooled or ventilated second row seats
Heated steering wheel
Heated second row armrests
Heated front row armrests

Driver Assistance Package

Features
Lane departure warning
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
Blind spot warning system
Automatic braking, low-speed
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial
Blind spot collision prevention

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS

Features
Second-row high console
Foldaway tray tables, second row
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row
Second-row buckets

Warmth and Comfort Package

Features
Cooled or ventilated second row seats
Heated steering wheel
Heated second row armrests
Heated front row armrests

Rear Seat Package

Features
Rear air vents with automatic controls
Rear dual-zone climate control
Inflatable rear seat belts
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row
Power footrest, right rear seat

Driver Assistance Package

Features
Cross-traffic warning, rear
Collision preparation system, rear
Pedestrian detection
Lane keeping assist

Power rear seats

Features
Power recliner, second row seats
Memory system, second row seats
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench

Executive Rear Seat Package

Features
Massage, second row seats
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats
Power legrest, right second row seat
Automatic seat bolsters, second row

Preferred Accessory Package

Features
Floor mats
Cargo mat
First-aid kit
First-aid kit

Preferred Accessory Package

Features
Floor mats
Cargo mat
First-aid kit
First-aid kit

Preferred Accessory Package

Features
Floor mats
Cargo mat
First-aid kit
First-aid kit

Preferred Accessory Package

Features
Floor mats
Cargo mat
First-aid kit
First-aid kit
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2006 Toyota Avalon Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
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5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Sound system (in the XLS version we purchased) is one of the best of all cars looked at. It is the reason we went with the XLS trim level. see full Toyota Avalon review