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  Overview  
MSRP *$16,845 - $22,790
$17,690 - $22,815
$17,690 - $24,480
$21,715 - $24,480
$24,150 - $26,450
Invoice *$15,497 - $20,848
$16,249 - $20,870
$16,249 - $22,372
$19,891 - $22,372
$21,999 - $24,076
Engine3.9L V-6 175 HP
Standard:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
Available:
4.7L V-8 235 HP
Standard:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
Available:
4.7L V-8 235 HP
5.9L V-8 245 HP
Standard:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
Available:
4.7L V-8 235 HP
5.9L V-8 245 HP
5.9L V-8 250 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
5-spd w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
5-spd w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
5-spd w/OD
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City15.0 mpg
16.0 mpg
15.0 mpg
16.0 mpg
15.0 mpg
16.0 mpg
15.0 mpg
13.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway19.0 mpg
21.0 mpg
22.0 mpg
19.0 mpg
21.0 mpg
22.0 mpg
19.0 mpg
21.0 mpg
22.0 mpg
19.0 mpg
21.0 mpg
18.0 mpg
16.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles)36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
  Powertrain  
Engine3.9L V-6 175 HP
Standard:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
Available:
4.7L V-8 235 HP
Standard:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
Available:
4.7L V-8 235 HP
5.9L V-8 245 HP
Standard:
3.9L V-6 175 HP
Available:
4.7L V-8 235 HP
5.9L V-8 245 HP
5.9L V-8 250 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
5-spd w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
5-spd w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
5-spd w/OD
4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator136 amp
136 amp
136 amp
136 amp
136 amp
Battery600 amp with run down protection
600 amp with run down protection
600 amp with run down protection
600 amp with run down protection
600 amp with run down protection
Axle Ratio3.21
3.21
3.21
3.55
3.92
Fuel Typeregular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded
Fuel Tank22.0 gal.
20.0 gal.
22.0 gal.
20.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
22.0 gal.
20.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
20.0 gal.
Exhauststainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel
Drive Typepart-time four-wheel
rear-wheel
part-time four-wheel
rear-wheel
part-time four-wheel
rear-wheel
part-time four-wheel
rear-wheel
rear-wheel
4WD Shiftelectronic
electronic
electronic
electronic
N/A
Locking Hub Controlautomatic
automatic
automatic
automatic
N/A
Limited Slip DifferentialAvailable:
limited slip differential
Available:
limited slip differential
Available:
limited slip differential
Available:
limited slip differential
limited slip differential
  Steering and Suspension  
Rideheavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
sport
Front Suspensionshort and long arm
short and long arm
short and long arm
short and long arm
short and long arm
Front Anti-Roll Barfront anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springstorsion bar
coil
torsion bar
coil
torsion bar
coil
torsion bar
coil
coil
Front Torsion Barfront torsion bar
front torsion bar
front torsion bar
front torsion bar
N/A
Front Shocksheavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
Rear Suspensionleaf
leaf
leaf
leaf
leaf
Rear Anti-Roll Barrear anti-roll bar
Available:
rear anti-roll bar
Available:
rear anti-roll bar
Available:
rear anti-roll bar
heavy duty
Rear Springsleaf
leaf
leaf
leaf
leaf
Rear Shocksheavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
Steeringrack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
Steering CoolerAvailable:
steering cooler
Available:
steering cooler
Available:
steering cooler
Available:
steering cooler
Available:
steering cooler
Brakesfront disc/rear drum
front disc/rear drum
front disc/rear drum
4 wheel disc
4 wheel disc
Vented Disc Brakesfront
front
front
front
front
Wheels16.0 " silver styled steel
16.0 " silver alloy
16.0 " silver alloy
16.0 " silver alloy
17.0 " chrome alloy
Front TiresP245/70SR16.0BSW AT
P245/70SR16.0BSW AT
P245/70SR16.0BSW AT
P245/70SR16.0BSW AT
P255/55SR17.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheelsteel
steel
steel
steel
steel
  Seating and Interior  
Seating Capacity6
3
6
3
6
3
6
5
2
Front Seat Type40-20-40 split-bench
40-20-40 split-bench
40-20-40 split-bench
40-20-40 split-bench
bucket
Front Headrestsfixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
Front Armrestscenter w/storage
center w/storage
center w/storage
center w/storage
center
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls4-way
4-way
4-way
4-way
4-way
Easy Entryrear seat easy entry
rear seat easy entry
rear seat easy entry
N/Arear seat easy entry
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls4-way
4-way
4-way
4-way
4-way
Rear Seats60-40 split-bench
60-40 split-bench
60-40 split-bench
60-40 split-bench
60-40 split-bench
Rear HeadrestsN/AN/Afixed
fixed
N/A
Seat Trimcloth
Standard:
cloth
Available:
leather
Standard:
cloth
Available:
leather
Standard:
cloth
Available:
leather
Standard:
cloth
Available:
leather
Door Trimvinyl
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
Headlinerfull cloth
full cloth
full cloth
full cloth
full cloth
Floor Trimvinyl/rubber
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
Floor MatsN/AAvailable:
carpet front
Available:
carpet front
Available:
carpet front
Available:
carpet front
  Comfort and Conveniences  
Vanity Mirrorspassenger
passenger
passenger
passenger
passenger
Rearview Mirrorday-night
day-night
day-night
day-night
day-night
Glove Boxglove box
glove box
glove box
glove box
glove box
Dome Lightfade
fade
fade
fade
fade
Reading LightsN/Afront
front
front
front
Floor Consolepartial
partial
partial
partial
full
Overhead ConsoleN/Amini with storage
mini with storage
mini with storage
mini with storage
Cup Holderfront and rear
front
front and rear
front
front and rear
front
front and rear
front and rear
front
Instrument Panel Storagebin
bin
bin
bin
bin
Dashboard Storagedashboard storage
dashboard storage
dashboard storage
dashboard storage
dashboard storage
Interior Concealed Storageinterior concealed storage
interior concealed storage
interior concealed storage
N/Ainterior concealed storage
Seatback StorageN/A1
1
1
1
Door BinsN/Adual
dual
dual
dual
Underseat Trayrear
rear
rear
rear
rear
Front Air Conditioningmanual
manual
manual
manual
manual
RadioStandard:
AM stereo/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan
Available:
AM stereo/FM stereo, seek-scan
Standard:
AM stereo/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan
Available:
AM stereo/FM stereo, seek-scan
clock
Standard:
AM stereo/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan
Available:
AM stereo/FM stereo, seek-scan
clock
Standard:
AM stereo/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan
Available:
AM stereo/FM stereo, seek-scan
clock
Standard:
AM stereo/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan
Available:
AM stereo/FM stereo, seek-scan
clock
Radio Steering Wheel ControlsN/AAvailable:
radio steering wheel controls
Available:
radio steering wheel controls
Available:
radio steering wheel controls
Available:
radio steering wheel controls
Cassetteauto-reverse
auto-reverse
auto-reverse
auto-reverse
auto-reverse
CDAvailable:
in-dash mounted single
Available:
in-dash mounted 6-disc
in-dash mounted single
Available:
in-dash mounted 6-disc
in-dash mounted single
Available:
in-dash mounted 6-disc
in-dash mounted single
Available:
in-dash mounted 6-disc
in-dash mounted single
Speakers4
4
4
4
4
AmplifierN/AAvailable:
premium
Available:
premium
Available:
premium
Available:
premium
Equalizergraphic
graphic
graphic
graphic
graphic
Antennafixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
Cruise ControlAvailable:
with steering wheel controls
Available:
with steering wheel controls
Available:
with steering wheel controls
Available:
with steering wheel controls
with steering wheel controls
Door Locksmanual
manual
manual
manual
manual
Remote Keyless EntryN/AAvailable:
keyfob (all doors)
Available:
keyfob (all doors)
Available:
keyfob (all doors)
Available:
keyfob (all doors)
Rear Child Safety Door LocksN/AN/Arear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
N/A
Power Outlets1
1
1
1
2
HomeLink Wireless Control SystemN/AAvailable:
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Available:
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Available:
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Available:
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Instrument Displayanalog
analog
analog
analog
analog
Tachometertachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
Oil Pressure Gaugeoil pressure gauge
oil pressure gauge
oil pressure gauge
oil pressure gauge
oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gaugeengine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
Volt Gaugevoltmeter gauge
voltmeter gauge
voltmeter gauge
voltmeter gauge
voltmeter gauge
CompassN/AAvailable:
compass
Available:
compass
Available:
compass
Available:
compass
Exterior TemperatureN/AAvailable:
exterior temperature
Available:
exterior temperature
Available:
exterior temperature
Available:
exterior temperature
Trip ComputerN/AAvailable:
trip computer
Available:
trip computer
Available:
trip computer
Available:
trip computer
Trip Odometertrip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
Steering WheelAvailable:
tilt
Available:
tilt
Available:
tilt
Available:
tilt
tilt
Steering Wheel MaterialN/AAvailable:
leather
Available:
leather
Available:
leather
leather
Front Windowsmanual
manual
manual
manual
manual
Rear Windowsvented
vented
manual
vented
manual
vented
1-Touch OpenN/AAvailable:
driver
Available:
driver
Available:
driver
Available:
driver
Tinted Windowsdeep
light
deep
light
deep
light
deep
deep
light
Front Windshield Wipersvariable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
Rear DefrosterN/AAvailable:
rear defroster
Available:
rear defroster
Available:
rear defroster
Available:
rear defroster
Rear Windshield TypeAvailable:
sliding
Available:
sliding
Available:
sliding
Available:
sliding
Available:
sliding
  Safety  
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)rear wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
rear wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
rear wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
rear wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
rear wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Lightcenter high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbagsdriver and passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable
driver and passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable
driver and passenger
driver and passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable
driver and passenger
driver and passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable
Side Impact Barsside impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
Seatbelt PretensionersN/AN/Afront
front
N/A
Ignition DisableN/AAvailable:
Sentry Key
Available:
Sentry Key
ignition disable
Available:
ignition disable
Available:
Sentry Key
Panic AlarmN/AAvailable:
panic alarm
Available:
panic alarm
Available:
panic alarm
Available:
panic alarm
Security SystemN/AAvailable:
security system
Available:
security system
Available:
security system
Available:
security system
  Dimensions and Capacities  
Door Count2 doors
2 doors
4 doors
2 doors
4 doors
2 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume26.0 cu.ft.
26.0 cu.ft.
26.0 cu.ft.
N/A26.0 cu.ft.
Exterior Cargo Length77.7 "
77.7 "
63.7 "
77.7 "
63.7 "
77.7 "
Exterior Length215.1 "
196.0 "
215.1 "
196.0 "
215.0 "
215.1 "
196.0 "
215.0 "
215.1 "
196.0 "
Exterior Width71.6 "
71.6 "
71.6 "
71.6 "
71.6 "
Exterior Height68.7 "
68.6 "
66.1 "
64.8 "
68.7 "
68.6 "
66.1 "
64.8 "
69.7 "
68.7 "
66.9 "
68.6 "
66.1 "
64.8 "
69.7 "
66.9 "
66.1 "
64.8 "
Wheelbase131 "
112 "
131 "
112 "
131 "
112 "
131 "
131 "
112 "
Front Tread61 "
61 "
61 "
61 "
61 "
Rear Tread62 "
62 "
62 "
62 "
62 "
Turning Radius18.1 '
20.6 '
17.9 '
18.1 '
20.6 '
17.9 '
18.1 '
20.6 '
17.9 '
20.6 '
20.6 '
17.9 '
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating5,400 lbs.
6,010 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
5,400 lbs.
6,010 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
5,400 lbs.
6,010 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
6,010 lbs.
5,350 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
Curb Weight4,244 lbs.
4,018 lbs.
3,977 lbs.
3,707 lbs.
4,244 lbs.
4,018 lbs.
3,977 lbs.
3,707 lbs.
4,475 lbs.
4,256 lbs.
4,226 lbs.
4,026 lbs.
3,971 lbs.
3,713 lbs.
4,460 lbs.
4,230 lbs.
4,225 lbs.
4,027 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating3,600 lbs.
3,100 lbs.
3,600 lbs.
3,100 lbs.
3,600 lbs.
3,100 lbs.
3,600 lbs.
3,100 lbs.
3,100 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating3,806 lbs.
3,106 lbs.
3,806 lbs.
3,106 lbs.
3,806 lbs.
3,106 lbs.
3,806 lbs.
3,406 lbs.
Payload1,770 lbs.
1,380 lbs.
2,030 lbs.
1,290 lbs.
1,770 lbs.
1,380 lbs.
2,030 lbs.
1,290 lbs.
1,540 lbs.
1,750 lbs.
1,780 lbs.
1,380 lbs.
2,040 lbs.
1,290 lbs.
1,550 lbs.
1,780 lbs.
1,130 lbs.
970 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight4,800 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
5,300 lbs.
6,050 lbs.
6,300 lbs.
6,600 lbs.
5,950 lbs.
6,050 lbs.
6,200 lbs.
6,250 lbs.
6,300 lbs.
6,600 lbs.
5,950 lbs.
6,200 lbs.
1,850 lbs.
1,800 lbs.
Max Gross Combination Weight Rating9,200 lbs.
10,500 lbs.
10,800 lbs.
10,500 lbs.
10,800 lbs.
10,500 lbs.
6,225 lbs.
6,000 lbs.
Front Legroom41.9 "
41.9 "
41.9 "
41.9 "
41.9 "
Rear Legroom32.1 "
32.1 "
36.0 "
32.1 "
36.0 "
32.1 "
Front Headroom40.0 "
40.0 "
39.6 "
40.0 "
39.6 "
40.0 "
Rear Headroom36.8 "
36.8 "
38.3 "
36.8 "
38.3 "
36.8 "
Front Hiproom54.9 "
54.9 "
55.9 "
54.9 "
55.9 "
54.9 "
Rear Hiproom53.1 "
53.1 "
54.2 "
53.1 "
54.2 "
53.1 "
Front Shoulder Room57.2 "
57.2 "
57.2 "
57.2 "
57.2 "
Rear Shoulder Room54.7 "
54.7 "
57.4 "
54.7 "
57.4 "
54.7 "
Passenger Volume93 cu.ft.
56 cu.ft.
93 cu.ft.
56 cu.ft.
101 cu.ft.
93 cu.ft.
56 cu.ft.
101 cu.ft.
93 cu.ft.
56 cu.ft.
Exterior Cargo Width59.3 "
59.3 "
59.3 "
59.3 "
59.3 "
Exterior Cargo Volume46.0 cu.ft.
46.0 cu.ft.
38.1 cu.ft.
46.0 cu.ft.
38.1 cu.ft.
46.0 cu.ft.
  Exterior Features  
Skid PlatesAvailable:
3
Available:
3
Available:
3
Available:
3
N/A
Pickupregular
regular
regular
regular
regular
Bumperscolored
body-colored
argent
body-colored
body-colored
Rear BumperN/AAvailable:
body-colored
N/AAvailable:
gray
N/A
Rear Step Bumperrear step bumper
rear step bumper
rear step bumper
rear step bumper
rear step bumper
Bodyside MoldingsN/AN/AAvailable:
black
N/AN/A
Rocker Panel ExtensionsN/AAvailable:
rocker panel extensions
N/AN/Arocker panel extensions
Fender FlaresAvailable:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
body-colored
Grille Moldingscolored
body-colored
chrome
body-colored
body-colored
Paintclearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrorsdual manual
dual manual
dual manual
dual manual
dual manual
TraileringAvailable:
class IV
Available:
class IV
Available:
class IV
Available:
class IV
N/A
Trailering HarnessAvailable:
trailering harness
Available:
trailering harness
Available:
trailering harness
Available:
trailering harness
N/A
Trailering HitchAvailable:
trailering hitch
Available:
trailering hitch
Available:
trailering hitch
Available:
trailering hitch
N/A
  Warranty (months/miles)  
Bumper to Bumper36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
Major Components84/70,000
84/70,000
84/70,000
84/70,000
84/70,000
Rust Through60/100,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance84/70,000
84/70,000
84/70,000
84/70,000
84/70,000


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