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4dr Sdn
  • 4dr Sdn
  • 4dr Sdn w/Moonroof
2WD
  • 2WD
  • SH-AWD
  • 2WD w/Technology Package
  • 2WD w/Technology Package and 18" Wheels
  • SH-AWD w/Technology Package and Manual
  • SH-AWD w/Technology Package and Automatic
  • SH-AWD w/Technology Package, Manual and HPT
  • SH-AWD w/Technology Package, Automatic and HPT
4dr Sdn
  • 4dr Sdn

Prices

MSRP $37,700 $35,305 $36,725
Invoice $35,438 $32,857 $33,299
Avg. Paid $29,994 $26,087 $29,254

U.S. News Scores

Overall 8.3 8.6 8.7
Critics' Rating 9.0 8.5 8.6
Performance 8.4 8.2 8.5
Interior 8.7 8.5 8.4
Operating Cost N/A 7.5 7.6
Safety 10.0 10.0 8.8
Reliability 3.0 4.5 5.0

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Strong safety ratings
  • Composed handling
  • Comfortable, modern interior
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Athletic handling on AWD models
  • Upscale, modern interior
  • Lots of standard equipment
  • Excellent safety and reliability scores
  • Smooth engine
  • Lush, inviting interior
  • Exceptional reliability score
Cons
  • Lacks the handling prowess of many rivals
  • Button-heavy center stack may be confusing for some
  • Polarizing exterior design
  • Soft suspension delivers uninspiring handling

General Specs

Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fuel/Engine Twin-Scroll Turbocharged Gas I6 3.0L/180 Gas V6 3.5L/212 Gas V6 3.5L/210
MPG 18 City / 26 Hwy 18 City / 26 Hwy 19 City / 27 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in) 109.3 109.3 109.3
Length, Overall (in) 182.2 195.3 191.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.4 74.0 71.7
Height, Overall (in) 58.4 57.2 56.3

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard

Exterior Features

Sun/Moon Roof Standard Standard
Panoramic Roof Optional
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof Standard Standard
Rear Spoiler Optional

Measurements

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3901 3721 3605

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard Standard
Compact Spare Tire Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Wheel Locks Optional
Steel Wheels Standard Standard Standard

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Optional Optional
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Standard
Auto-Off Headlights Standard Standard
HID headlights Standard Optional
Keyless Start Optional Standard
Rear Parking Aid Optional Optional
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Controls Standard Standard Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Standard Optional
Navigation from Telematics Optional
Trip Computer Standard Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Optional Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Electrochromic rearview mirror Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard Standard
Mirror Memory Standard Standard
Power Driver Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Power Folding Mirrors Optional
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 92 98.2 95.4
Front Head Room (in) 38.3 38.4 37.4
Front Leg Room (in) 41.9 42.5 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.0 58.1 57.3
Front Hip Room (in) 54.9 55.7 55.9
Second Head Room (in) 37.4 36.7 36.8
Second Leg Room (in) 33.5 36.2 35.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.2 56.2 56.3
Second Hip Room (in) 53.5 54.8 52.8
Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) 12.0 13.1 14.8

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Standard
CD Changer Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard
HD Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Optional Standard Optional
Entertainment System Optional

Heating & Cooling

Climate Control Standard Standard Standard
Dual Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard

Navigation & Communication

Navigation System Optional Optional
Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Standard
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup Standard Standard Standard

Seats

Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats Standard Standard Standard
Cooled Driver Seat Optional
Heated Driver Seat Optional Standard Optional
Driver Lumbar Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Lumbar Standard Standard
Seat Memory Standard Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard
2nd Row Bench Seat Standard Standard
Fixed Bench Seat Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Rear Body Air Bag Standard

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard

Safety Features

Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Stability Control Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard
Emergency Trunk Release Standard Standard Standard

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

All Wheel Drive Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
Straight 6 Cylinder Engine Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard
Engine Type Twin-Scroll Turbocharged Gas I6 Gas V6 Gas V6
Displacement 3.0L/180 3.5L/212 3.5L/210
Horsepower (Net @ RPM) 300 @ 5600 280 @ 6200 272 @ 6200
Torque (Net @ RPM) 325 @ 2100-4200 254 @ 5000 254 @ 4700
Transmission Automatic, Automatic w/OD Automatic
Turning diameter 39.0 38.4 36.7

Fuel

Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 18 18 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26 26 27
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.8 18.5 18.5

Suspension

Active Suspension System Optional
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Multilink Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Dual-Link

Transmission

Automatic Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Transmission w/Manual Mode Standard Standard Standard
5-Speed Automatic Standard
6-Speed Automatic Standard Standard