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QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Overall Value
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Model
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Honda Accord Sedan LX V-6 Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Maxima SE with 6MT
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Toyota Camry LE V6
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Mazda MAZDA6 s Sports Sedan Sport Model
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Base Price MSRP |
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$23,950 |
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$27,500 |
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$22,530 |
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$23,595 |
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Comparably Equipped Price |
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$24,465 |
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$29,980 |
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$25,850 |
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$25,105 |
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Destination Charge |
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$515 |
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$580 |
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$540 |
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$560 |
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ALG Residual Value % After 36 Months |
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48% |
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47% |
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48% |
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43% |
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ALG Residual Value % After 60 Months |
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31% |
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32% |
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33% |
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29% |
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5-year Maintanence & Repair Costs |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Ownership Cost Rating |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Fuel-Economy (City) |
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21 |
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20 |
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20 |
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19 |
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Fuel-Economy (Highway) |
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30 |
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29 |
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28 |
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26 |
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QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Warranty
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Model
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Honda Accord Sedan LX V-6 Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Maxima SE with 6MT
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Toyota Camry LE V6
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Mazda MAZDA6 s Sports Sedan Sport Model
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Basic Time (Months) |
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36 |
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36 |
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36 |
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48 |
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Basic Time (Miles) |
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36000 |
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36000 |
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36000 |
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50000 |
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Powertrain Time (Months) |
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36 |
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60 |
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60 |
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48 |
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Powertrain Time (Miles) |
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36000 |
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60000 |
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60000 |
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50000 |
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PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Engine & Transmission
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Model
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Honda Accord Sedan LX V-6 Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Maxima SE with 6MT
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Toyota Camry LE V6
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Mazda MAZDA6 s Sports Sedan Sport Model
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Engine |
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VTEC 3.0L V6 |
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3.5L V6 |
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3.0L V6 |
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3.0L V6 |
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Engine Cylinders |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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Driveline |
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Front Wheel Drive |
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Front Wheel Drive |
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Front Wheel Drive |
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Front Wheel Drive |
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Engine Displacement |
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2997 |
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3498 |
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2995 |
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2968 |
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Valve Configuration |
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SOHC |
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DOHC |
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DOHC |
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DOHC |
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Horsepower @ rpm |
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240@6250 |
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265@5800 |
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210@5800 |
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220@6300 |
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Torque @ rpm |
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212@5000 |
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255@4400 |
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220@4400 |
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192@5000 |
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Standard Transmission |
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5 Speed Automatic |
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6 Speed Manual |
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5 Speed Automatic |
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5 Speed Manual |
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Fuel System |
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Multi-Point Fuel Injected |
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Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected |
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Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected |
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Multi-Point Fuel Injected |
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PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Braking & Suspension
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Model
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Honda Accord Sedan LX V-6 Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Maxima SE with 6MT
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Toyota Camry LE V6
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Mazda MAZDA6 s Sports Sedan Sport Model
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Steering System |
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Rack and Pinion |
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Rack and Pinion |
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Rack and Pinion |
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Rack and Pinion |
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Brake System (Front) |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Brake System (Rear) |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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ABS Brakes |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Suspension (Front) |
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Double Wishbone Front Suspension |
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Independent |
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Independent |
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Independent |
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Suspension (Rear) |
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Double Wishbone Rear Suspension |
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Independent |
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Independent |
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Independent |
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Stabilizer Bar |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Traction Control |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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Standard |
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SAFETY & SECURITY
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Model
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Honda Accord Sedan LX V-6 Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Maxima SE with 6MT
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Toyota Camry LE V6
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Mazda MAZDA6 s Sports Sedan Sport Model
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Airbags |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Side Airbags |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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Standard |
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Side Head Curtain Airbags |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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Standard |
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ABS Brakes |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Brake System (Front) |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Brake System (Rear) |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Disc |
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Child Safety Locks |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Intermittent Windshield Wipers |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Vehicle Anti-Theft |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Stereo Anti-Theft |
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Standard |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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NHTSA Front Driver Crash Test |
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5* |
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Not Listed |
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5* |
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5* |
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NHTSA Front Passenger Crash Test |
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5* |
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Not Listed |
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5* |
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5* |
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COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Interior
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Model
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Honda Accord Sedan LX V-6 Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Maxima SE with 6MT
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Toyota Camry LE V6
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Mazda MAZDA6 s Sports Sedan Sport Model
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Manual Air Conditioning |
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Standard |
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Not Available |
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Standard |
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Not Available |
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Air Filtration |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Power Windows |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Power Door Locks |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Adjustable Steering Column |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Cruise Control |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Intermittent Windshield Wipers |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Clock |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Power Driver's Seat |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Front Adjustable Seat Height |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Rear Seat Heater Ducts |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Remote Trunk/Tailgate Release |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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