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QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Overall Value
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Model
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Honda CR-V 4WD EX Automatic Transmission
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Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4
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Toyota RAV4 4-Door 4X4
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Ford Escape XLT 4X4 2.3L
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Base Price MSRP |
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$23,550 |
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$25,325 |
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$20,450 |
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$24,285 |
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Comparably Equipped Price |
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$24,065 |
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$29,195 |
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$25,935 |
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$26,185 |
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Destination Charge |
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$515 |
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$660 |
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$565 |
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$615 |
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ALG Residual Value % After 36 Months |
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57% |
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44% |
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57% |
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Not Listed |
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ALG Residual Value % After 60 Months |
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38% |
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30% |
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41% |
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Not Listed |
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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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22 |
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17 |
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22 |
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19 |
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Fuel-Economy (Highway) |
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27 |
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22 |
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27 |
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22 |
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QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Warranty
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Model
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Honda CR-V 4WD EX Automatic Transmission
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Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4
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Toyota RAV4 4-Door 4X4
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Ford Escape XLT 4X4 2.3L
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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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36 |
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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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36000 |
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Powertrain Time (Months) |
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36 |
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84 |
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60 |
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36 |
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Powertrain Time (Miles) |
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36000 |
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70000 |
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60000 |
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36000 |
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PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Engine & Transmission
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Model
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Honda CR-V 4WD EX Automatic Transmission
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Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4
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Toyota RAV4 4-Door 4X4
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Ford Escape XLT 4X4 2.3L
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Engine |
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i-VTEC 2.4L I4 |
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3.7L V6 |
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2.4L I4 |
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2.3L I4 |
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Engine Cylinders |
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4 |
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6 |
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4 |
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4 |
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Driveline |
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All Wheel Drive |
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Four Wheel Drive - Part Time |
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Four Wheel Drive - Full Time |
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Four Wheel Drive - Full Time |
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Engine Displacement |
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2354 |
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3701 |
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2362 |
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2261 |
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Valve Configuration |
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DOHC |
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SOHC |
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DOHC |
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DOHC |
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Horsepower @ rpm |
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160@6000 |
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210@5200 |
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161@5700 |
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153@5800 |
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Torque @ rpm |
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162@3600 |
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235@4000 |
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165@4000 |
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152@4250 |
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Standard Transmission |
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5 Speed Automatic |
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4 Speed Automatic |
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5 Speed Manual |
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4 Speed Automatic |
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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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Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected |
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PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Drivetrain
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Model
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Honda CR-V 4WD EX Automatic Transmission
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Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4
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Toyota RAV4 4-Door 4X4
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Ford Escape XLT 4X4 2.3L
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4-Wheel Drive |
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Real Time 4WD (Standard) |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Braking & Suspension
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Model
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Honda CR-V 4WD EX Automatic Transmission
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Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4
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Toyota RAV4 4-Door 4X4
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Ford Escape XLT 4X4 2.3L
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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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Optional |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Suspension (Front) |
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Control-Link MacPherson Strut 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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Reactive-Link Double Wishbone Rear Suspension |
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Rigid |
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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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SAFETY & SECURITY
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Model
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Honda CR-V 4WD EX Automatic Transmission
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Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4
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Toyota RAV4 4-Door 4X4
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Ford Escape XLT 4X4 2.3L
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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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ABS Brakes |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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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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Rear Wiper |
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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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5* |
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4* |
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4* |
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NHTSA Front Passenger Crash Test |
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5* |
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4* |
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4* |
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4* |
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COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Interior
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Model
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Honda CR-V 4WD EX Automatic Transmission
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Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4
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Toyota RAV4 4-Door 4X4
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Ford Escape XLT 4X4 2.3L
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Manual Air Conditioning |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Air Filtration |
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Standard |
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Not Available |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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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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Power Sunroof/Moonroof |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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Optional |
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Optional |
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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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Fold-Down Rear Seatback |
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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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