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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Toyota Avalon
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Avalon | Avalon | Avalon | Avalon |
| Trim | 2.5i | WRX TR | WRX | WRX STI | XL | Touring | XLS | Limited |
| Engines | ||||||||
| Transmissions | ||||||||
| Drivetrains | ||||||||
| Tires | ||||||||
| Audio Systems | ||||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value. | ||||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||||||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||
| Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| 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 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. | ||||||||
| Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| The center differential can be manually adjusted to vary the torque split front to rear. | ||||||||
| When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||
| When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||
| Scoop on the hood, often not functional and purely decorative. | ||||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||
| In addition to first rear spoiler. | ||||||||
| Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch. | ||||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Includes CD player. | ||||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||
| No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||
| Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn off. | ||||||||
| Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| All-weather floormats. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
Option Package Contents
Preferred Accessory Package
Preferred Accessory Package
Preferred Accessory Package
Preferred Accessory Package
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
4-speed automatic AWD
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5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD