For a 2006 car with a lot of miles, I would bet that price is going to be important.
I put ebay quick struts on my wife's scion when it hit 90k. and rear shocks.
I forget the brand but there are a lot of strut companies out there on ebay.
Car rides better for sure, but I swear the front lowered about an inch over stock ride height.
Car is much safer than worn out struts.