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Prices
| MSRP | $17,495 | $18,700 | $18,550 |
| Invoice | $16,510 | $17,922 | $17,601 |
| Avg. Paid | $10,611 | $11,114 | $12,157 |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Critics' Rating | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Performance | 8.2 | 7.6 | 8.7 |
| Interior | 7.7 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Operating Cost | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas I4 2.4L/144 | Gas I4 2.4L/144 | Gas I4 2.5L/152 |
| MPG | 22 City / 32 Hwy | 21 City / 32 Hwy | 20 City / 29 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | 4dr Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 107.1 | 107.4 | 109.8 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 189.0 | 188.9 | 193.7 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.1 | 72.1 | 72.4 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 58.3 | 58.0 | 57.9 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3157 | 3292 | 3258 |
Tires & Wheels
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | ![]() |
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| Intermittent Wipers | ![]() |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 104.2 | 105.4 | 101.9 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.8 | 40.1 | 39.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.7 | 43.7 | 42.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.1 | 57.4 | 57.3 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 54.5 | 55.5 | 55.1 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.0 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 37.8 | 37.4 | 38.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.3 | 56.9 | 56.5 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 54.7 | 55.3 | 55.9 |
| Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) | 15.0 | 16.3 | 16.6 |
Entertainment
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Heating & Cooling
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Navigation & Communication
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Seats
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Safety
Airbags
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Brakes
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Safety Features
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
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| 4 Cylinder Engine | ![]() |
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| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/144 | 2.4L/144 | 2.5L/152 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 175 @ 6000 | 175 @ 6000 | 170 @ 6000 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 169 @ 4000 | 168 @ 4000 | 167 @ 4000 |
| Transmission | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Turning diameter | 35.5 | 35.8 | 35.4 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 22 (Est) | 21 | 20 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 32 (Est) | 32 | 29 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.4 | 17.7 | 15.9 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent E-Type |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut | Double-wishbone | Double-Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
Transmission
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