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4dr Sdn SE RWD
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4dr Sdn (Natl)
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Prices
| MSRP | $25,595 | $25,555 | $33,195 |
| Invoice | $24,677 | $23,685 | $29,876 |
| Avg. Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 8.1 | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Critics' Rating | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Performance | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| Interior | 7.3 | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Safety | 9.6 | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Reliability | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
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General Specs
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas V6 3.6L/220 | Gas V6 3.5L/213 | Gas V6 3.5L/211 |
| MPG | 18 City / 27 Hwy | 18 City / 28 Hwy | 19 City / 28 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 120.2 | 112.9 | 111.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 200.3 | 202.9 | 197.6 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 74.2 | 76.2 | 72.8 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 58.2 | 60.7 | 58.5 |
Doors & Windows
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| Power Windows | |
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Exterior Features
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| Rear Spoiler | |
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3961 | 4015 | 3572 |
Tires & Wheels
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| Compact Spare Tire | |
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| Full Size Spare Tire | |
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |
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| Aluminum Wheels | |
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| Chrome Wheels | |
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| Steel Wheels | |
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Auxiliary Pwr Outlet | |
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| Back-Up Camera | |
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| Cruise Control | |
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| Vehicle Anti-Theft System | |
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| Fog Lamps | |
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| Auto-Off Headlights | |
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| Keyless Start | |
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| Front Reading Lamps | |
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| Rear Reading Lamps | |
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| Remote Engine Start | |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | |
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| Steering Wheel Controls | |
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| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | |
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| Trip Computer | |
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| Remote Trunk Release | |
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| Universal Garage Door Opener | |
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| Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Front Floor Mats | |
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| Keyless Entry | |
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| Power Door Locks | |
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| Electrochromic rearview mirror | |
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| Mirror Memory | |
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| Power Driver Mirror | |
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| Driver Vanity Mirror | |
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| Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror | |
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| Power Steering | |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 104.7 | 102.2 | 106.9 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.6 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.8 | 41.9 | 41.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 59.5 | 57.9 | 59.4 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 56.2 | 56.3 | 55.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.9 | 37.8 | 37.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 40.1 | 38.1 | 40.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 57.7 | 56.9 | 58.2 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 56.1 | 55.8 | 56.2 |
| Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) | 16.3 | 20.1 | 14.4 |
Entertainment
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Heating & Cooling
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| Dual Zone A/C | |
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Navigation & Communication
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| Wireless Cell Phone Hookup | |
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Seats
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| Premium Synthetic Seats | |
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| Vinyl Seats | |
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| Heated Driver Seat | |
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| Driver Lumbar | |
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| Passenger Lumbar | |
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| Seat Memory | |
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| Power Driver Seat | |
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| Power Passenger Seat | |
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| Pass-Through Rear Seat | |
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| 2nd Row Bench Seat | |
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| Fixed Bench Seat | |
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| Split Bench Seat | |
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| Bucket Seats | |
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Safety
Airbags
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| Passenger Air Bag | |
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| Side Head Air Bag | |
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| Rear Head Air Bag | |
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| Side Air Bag | |
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| Rear Body Air Bag | |
Brakes
| 4-Wheel ABS | |
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| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |
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Safety Features
| Brake Assist | |
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| Electronic Stability Control | |
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| Daytime Running Lights | |
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| Child Safety Locks | |
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| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |
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| Traction Control | |
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| Emergency Trunk Release | |
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
| Front Wheel Drive | |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | |
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| V6 Cylinder Engine | |
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| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.6L/220 | 3.5L/213 | 3.5L/211 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 292 @ 6350 | 263 @ 6250 | 268 @ 6200 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 260 @ 4800 | 249 @ 4500 | 248 @ 4700 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic |
| Turning diameter | 37.7 | 41.0 | 36.9 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 19.5 | 19.0 | 18.5 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | - TBD - | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | - TBD - | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | ||
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
Transmission
| Automatic | |
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| Automatic Transmission w/Manual Mode | |
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| 5-Speed Automatic | |
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| 6-Speed Automatic | |
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