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  Overview  
MSRP *$20,295 - $20,295
$22,795 - $22,795
$25,995 - $25,995
$26,495 - $26,495
$28,495 - $28,495
Invoice *$19,214 - $19,214
$21,501 - $21,501
$24,355 - $24,355
$24,857 - $24,857
$26,707 - $26,707
Engine2.5L H-4 170 HP
2.5L H-4 170 HP
2.5L H-4 170 HP
2.5L H-4 224 HP
2.5L H-4 224 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd tip auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd SPORTSHIFT(TM) w/OD
4-spd tip auto w/OD
4-spd tip auto w/OD
4-spd tip auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City20.0 mpg
20.0 mpg
20.0 mpg
19.0 mpg
19.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway27.0 mpg
27.0 mpg
26.0 mpg
24.0 mpg
24.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles)36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
  Powertrain  
Engine2.5L H-4 170 HP
2.5L H-4 170 HP
2.5L H-4 170 HP
2.5L H-4 224 HP
2.5L H-4 224 HP
TransmissionStandard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd tip auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd SPORTSHIFT(TM) w/OD
4-spd tip auto w/OD
4-spd tip auto w/OD
4-spd tip auto w/OD
Alternator90 amp
90 amp
90 amp
110 amp
110 amp
Axle Ratio4.11
4.11
4.44
4.11
4.11
Fuel Typeregular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded
premium unleaded
Fuel Tank16.9 gal.
16.9 gal.
16.9 gal.
16.9 gal.
16.9 gal.
Exhauststainless steel
stainless steel
stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish
stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish
stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finish
Drive Typefull-time all wheel
full-time all wheel
full-time all wheel
full-time all wheel
full-time all wheel
Locking Hub Controlpermanent
permanent
permanent
permanent
permanent
Traction ControlABS & driveline
ABS & driveline
ABS & driveline
ABS & driveline
ABS & driveline
  Steering and Suspension  
Electronic Stabilitystability control
stability control
stability control
stability control
stability control
Rideheavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
heavy duty
Front Suspensionstrut
strut
strut
strut
strut
Front Anti-Roll Barfront anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springscoil
coil
coil
coil
coil
Rear Suspensiondouble wishbone
double wishbone
double wishbone
double wishbone
double wishbone
Rear Anti-Roll Barrear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Springscoil
coil
coil
coil
coil
Steeringrack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
Brakes4 wheel disc
4-wheel disc
4 wheel disc
4-wheel disc
4 wheel disc
4-wheel disc
4 wheel disc
4-wheel disc
4 wheel disc
4-wheel disc
Vented Disc Brakesfront
front
front
front
front
Wheels16.0 " steel
17.0 " silver alloy
17.0 " silver alloy
17.0 " machined alloy
17.0 " machined alloy
Front TiresP215/65HR16.0BSW AS
P225/55HR17.0BSW AS
P225/55HR17.0BSW AS
P225/55HR17.0BSW AS
P225/55HR17.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheelcompact steel
compact steel
compact steel
compact steel
compact steel
  Seating and Interior  
Seating Capacity5
5
5
5
5
Front Seat Typebucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
Heated Front SeatsN/AAvailable:
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-
N/Adriver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-
Front Headrestsadjustable
adjustable
adjustable
adjustable
adjustable
Front Armrestscenter
center
center
center
center
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls6-way
(8-way power)
(8-way power)
6-way
(8-way power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls4-way
4-way
4-way
4-way
4-way
Rear Seats60-40 bench
60-40 bench
60-40 bench
60-40 bench
60-40 bench
Rear Headrestsadjustable
adjustable
adjustable
adjustable
adjustable
Rear Armrestscenter
center
center
center
center
Seat Trimcloth
cloth
leather
cloth
leather
Door Trimcloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
Headlinerfull cloth
full cloth
full cloth
full cloth
full cloth
Floor Trimcarpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
Floor Matscarpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard Insertmetal-look
metal-look
metal-look
metal-look
metal-look
Gear Shift Knob TrimAvailable:
leather/aluminum
Available:
leather/aluminum
leather/metal-look
Available:
leather/aluminum
leather/metal-look
  Comfort and Conveniences  
SunroofN/Aexpress open/close
express open/close
express open/close
express open/close
Roof FeaturesAvailable:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Rearview Mirrorday-night
day-night
day-night
day-night
day-night
Glove Boxlocking
locking
locking
locking
locking
Dome Lightfade
fade
fade
fade
fade
Reading Lightsfront
front
front
front
front
Floor Consolefull
full
full
full
full
Overhead Consolemini with storage,
mini with storage,
mini with storage,
mini with storage,
mini with storage,
Other ConsolesN/Arear console with storage
rear console with storage
rear console with storage
rear console with storage
Cup Holderfront and rear
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Instrument Panel Storagebin
bin
bin
bin
bin
Seatback Storage1
1
2
1
2
Door Binsdual
dual
dual
dual
dual
Rear Door Binsrear door bins
rear door bins
rear door bins
rear door bins
rear door bins
Cargo Concealed Storagecargo concealed storage
cargo concealed storage
cargo concealed storage
cargo concealed storage
cargo concealed storage
Cargo Floor Trimcarpeted
carpeted
carpeted
carpeted
carpeted
Trunk Lid Trimplastic
plastic
plastic
plastic
plastic
Cargo CoverAvailable:
roll-up
Available:
roll-up
Available:
roll-up
Available:
roll-up
Available:
roll-up
Cargo NetAvailable:
cargo net
Available:
cargo net
Available:
cargo net
Available:
cargo net
Available:
cargo net
Cargo Tie Downscargo tie downs
cargo tie downs
cargo tie downs
cargo tie downs
cargo tie downs
Cargo Lightcargo light
cargo light
cargo light
cargo light
cargo light
Front Air Conditioningmanual
manual
N/Amanual
N/A
Climate ControlN/AN/Aautomatic air conditioning
N/Aautomatic air conditioning
Air Filterair filter
air filter
air filter
air filter
air filter
Rear Heat Ductsunderseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
RadioStandard:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
Available:
SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Standard:
AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
Available:
SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Standard:
premium AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
Available:
premium SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
premium XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Standard:
premium AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
Available:
premium SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
premium XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Standard:
premium AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan
Available:
premium SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
premium XM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Radio Steering Wheel ControlsN/Aradio steering wheel controls
radio steering wheel controls
radio steering wheel controls
radio steering wheel controls
CDin-dash mounted single
in-dash mounted single
in-dash mounted 6-disc
in-dash mounted 6-disc
in-dash mounted 6-disc
MP3 PlayerMP3 decoder
MP3 decoder
MP3 decoder
MP3 decoder
MP3 decoder
Speakers4
4
6 performance
6 performance
6 performance
AmplifierAvailable:
amplifier
Available:
amplifier
Available:
amplifier
Available:
amplifier
Available:
amplifier
EqualizerN/AN/AAvailable:
automatic
N/AAvailable:
automatic
Antennaintegrated roof
integrated roof
integrated roof
integrated roof
integrated roof
Cruise Controlwith steering wheel controls
with steering wheel controls
with steering wheel controls
with steering wheel controls
with steering wheel controls
Door Lockspower with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless Entrykeyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
Remote Fuel Flap Releasemechanical
mechanical
mechanical
mechanical
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locksrear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
Power Outlets3
3
3
3
3
Driver Foot Restdriver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
HomeLink Wireless Control SystemAvailable:
HomeLink Wireless Control System
Available:
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
Clockin-dash
in-dash
in-dash
in-dash
in-dash
CompassAvailable:
compass
Available:
compass
Available:
compass
Available:
compass
Available:
compass
Exterior Temperatureexterior temperature
exterior temperature
exterior temperature
exterior temperature
exterior temperature
Trip Computertrip computer
trip computer
trip computer
trip computer
trip computer
Trip Odometertrip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
Park Distance ControlAvailable:
rear
Available:
rear
Available:
rear
Available:
rear
Available:
rear
Navigation SystemN/AN/AAvailable:
navigation system
N/AAvailable:
navigation system
Steering Wheeltilt
tilt
tilt
telescopic tilt
telescopic tilt
Steering Wheel MaterialN/AN/Aleather/metal-look
N/Aleather/metal-look
Front Windowspower
power
power
power
power
Rear Windowspower
power
power
power
power
Quarter Vent Rear Windowspower
power
power
power
power
1-Touch Opendriver
driver
driver
driver
driver
Tinted Windowslight
deep
deep
deep
deep
Front Windshield Wipersvariable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
Heated Front WipersN/AAvailable:
wiper park
wiper park
N/Awiper park
Rear Windshield Wiperfixed interval
fixed interval
fixed interval
fixed interval
fixed interval
Sun Visor Stripsun visor strip
sun visor strip
sun visor strip
sun visor strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defrosterrear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
  Safety  
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lightsdaytime running lights
daytime running lights
daytime running lights
daytime running lights
daytime running lights
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
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbagsseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbagseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Overhead Airbagcurtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
Occupancy Sensoroccupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
Side Impact Barsside impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
Seatbelt Pretensionersfront
front
front
front
front
Ignition Disableignition disable
ignition disable
ignition disable
ignition disable
ignition disable
Panic Alarmpanic alarm
panic alarm
panic alarm
panic alarm
panic alarm
Security Systemsecurity system
security system
security system
security system
security system
  Dimensions and Capacities  
Door Count4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume68.3 cu.ft.
63.0 cu.ft.
63.0 cu.ft.
63.0 cu.ft.
63.0 cu.ft.
Exterior Length179.5 "
179.5 "
179.5 "
179.5 "
179.5 "
Exterior Width70.1 "
70.1 "
70.1 "
70.1 "
70.1 "
Exterior Height65.9 "
66.9 "
66.9 "
66.9 "
66.9 "
Wheelbase103 "
103 "
103 "
103 "
103 "
Front Tread60 "
60 "
60 "
60 "
60 "
Rear Tread60 "
60 "
60 "
60 "
60 "
Turning Radius17.2 '
17.2 '
17.2 '
17.2 '
17.2 '
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating4,480 lbs.
4,480 lbs.
4,480 lbs.
4,525 lbs.
4,525 lbs.
Curb Weight3,250 lbs.
3,300 lbs.
3,360 lbs.
3,440 lbs.
3,460 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight2,400 lbs.
2,400 lbs.
2,400 lbs.
2,400 lbs.
2,400 lbs.
Drag Coefficient.38
.38
.38
.38
.38
Front Legroom43.1 "
43.1 "
43.1 "
43.1 "
43.1 "
Rear Legroom38.0 "
38.0 "
38.0 "
38.0 "
38.0 "
Front Headroom41.6 "
40.0 "
40.0 "
40.0 "
40.0 "
Rear Headroom40.4 "
37.7 "
37.7 "
37.7 "
37.7 "
Front Hiproom52.9 "
52.9 "
52.9 "
52.9 "
52.9 "
Rear Hiproom52.7 "
52.7 "
52.7 "
52.7 "
52.7 "
Front Shoulder Room56.1 "
56.1 "
56.1 "
56.1 "
56.1 "
Rear Shoulder Room55.6 "
55.6 "
55.6 "
55.6 "
55.6 "
Passenger Volume108 cu.ft.
102 cu.ft.
102 cu.ft.
102 cu.ft.
102 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume33.5 cu.ft.
30.8 cu.ft.
30.8 cu.ft.
30.8 cu.ft.
30.8 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded68.3 cu.ft.
63.0 cu.ft.
63.0 cu.ft.
63.0 cu.ft.
63.0 cu.ft.
  Exterior Features  
Mud FlapsAvailable:
front and rear
Available:
front and rear
Available:
front and rear
Available:
front and rear
Available:
front and rear
Rear SpoilerAvailable:
lip
Available:
lip
Available:
lip
lip
lip
Bumpersfront body-colored with black insert,
front body-colored with black insert,
front body-colored with black insert,
front body-colored with black insert,
front body-colored with black insert,
Rear BumperAvailable:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Rear Step BumperAvailable:
rear step bumper
Available:
rear step bumper
Available:
rear step bumper
Available:
rear step bumper
Available:
rear step bumper
Bodyside MoldingsAvailable:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Available:
body-colored
Wheel WellAvailable:
colored
black
Available:
colored
black
Available:
colored
black
Available:
colored
black
Available:
colored
black
Grille Moldingsblack w/chrome surround
black w/chrome surround
black w/chrome surround
colored w/chrome surround
colored w/chrome surround
Paintclearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrorsdual power remote,
dual power remote,
dual power remote heated,
dual power remote,
dual power remote heated,
TraileringAvailable:
class II
Available:
class II
Available:
class II
Available:
class II
Available:
class II
Trailering HitchAvailable:
trailering hitch
Available:
trailering hitch
Available:
trailering hitch
Available:
trailering hitch
Available:
trailering hitch
  Warranty (months/miles)  
Bumper to Bumper36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
Major Components60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
Rust Through60/unlimited
60/unlimited
60/unlimited
60/unlimited
60/unlimited
Roadside Assistance36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000
36/36,000


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