Compare 2006 Lotus Elise - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $42,990 | $42,100 | $42,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $0 | $38,490 | $39,897 |
| Destination | $925 | $695 | $775 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Dual Zone Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | Analog |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Aluminum | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | N/A | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | N/A | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | MOMO Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Armrests | N/A | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Seat Trim | Cloth/leather | Leather | Leather/leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 Blaupunkt | 10 Carver | 9 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Carver | Optional |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | COMAND |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | BMW Assist | Tele Aid |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (96 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 96 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | N/A | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Concealed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | Chrome | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Removeable Manual Targa Fabric | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | Manual | Power |
| Convertible Hardtop | N/A | N/A | Retractable |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P175/55WR16.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/45WR17.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P205/55WR16.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 225/45WR17 | 255/35WR10 | 225/50WR16 |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | N/A | Compact Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | AP Racing/Brembo 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Bilstein | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Bilstein | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | DSC III | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Optional | TouchShift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.53 | 3.23 | 3.27 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 149.0 " | 161.1 " | 160.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.7 " | 70.1 " | 70.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 45.0 " | 51.1 " | 51.0 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 190 @ 7,800 Rpm | 255 @ 6,600 Rpm | 228 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 138 @ 6,800 Rpm | 220 @ 2,750 Rpm | 221 @ 2,700 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.1 Seconds | 6.0 Seconds | 7.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.6 Seconds | 14.6 Seconds | 15.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 107 Mph | 96 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 62 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.35 " | 3.35/3.46 " | 3.46/3.23 " |
| Curb Weight | 1,984 Lbs. | 3,086 Lbs. | 3,209 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 3,638 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 551 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 " | 98.2 " | 95.7 " |
| Front Track | 57.4 " | 58.0 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Track | 59.3 " | 60.0 " | 61.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 16.4 '' | 16.1 '' | 17.3 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .36 | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 43.5 " | 42.0 " | 42.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 36.5 " | 37.3 " | 37.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 54.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | N/A | 52.5 " | 52.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 4.1 Cu.ft. | 8.5 Cu.ft. | 6.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 4.1 Cu.ft. | 9.2 Cu.ft. | 9.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 57 Cu.ft. | 49 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 10.6 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Front Seat | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
