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$24,650
Starting MSRP
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$24,475
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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27 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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186 hp
Horsepower
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187 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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Displacement
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186 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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186 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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186 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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187 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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27 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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P225/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P225/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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184 in
Length, Overall
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193 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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Track Width, Rear
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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107 in
Wheelbase
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111 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,111 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,437 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2021 Mazda Mazda6?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 is more reliable than the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Mazda3 versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2021 Mazda6.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2021 Mazda Mazda6?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 is more fuel efficient than the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 with 30 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2021 Mazda Mazda6?
The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is cheaper than the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 with a $24,475 starting MSRP versus a $24,650 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2021 Mazda Mazda6?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 and the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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