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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Honda Civic
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007--2015-2012-2014-2006 | 2007--2015-2012-2014-2006 | 2007--2015-2012-2014-2006 | 2007--2015-2012-2014-2006 | 2007--2015-2012-2014-2006 |
| Model | Avalon | Avalon | Avalon | Avalon | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic |
| Trim | XL | Touring | XLS | Limited | DX | LX | EX | Si | Hybrid |
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| 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. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||
| Includes 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. | |||||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
| Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| 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 2007 Toyota Avalon
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2007--2015-2012-2014-2006 Honda Civic
5-speed automatic FWD
5-speed manual FWD
5-speed automatic FWD
5-speed automatic FWD
CVT FWD
CVT FWD
5-speed manual FWD
5-speed automatic FWD
5-speed manual FWD