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QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Overall Value
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Model
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Honda Ridgeline RTS Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Nismo 4X4
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Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab V6 Automatic
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Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4WD
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Base Price MSRP |
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$30,075 |
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$26,850 |
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$24,750 |
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$37,010 |
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Comparably Equipped Price |
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$30,590 |
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$30,130 |
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$30,710 |
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$44,340 |
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Destination Charge |
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$515 |
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$580 |
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$565 |
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$875 |
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ALG Residual Value % After 36 Months |
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56% |
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53% |
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Not Listed |
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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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39% |
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Not Listed |
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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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16 |
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15 |
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17 |
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14 |
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Fuel-Economy (Highway) |
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21 |
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20 |
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21 |
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18 |
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QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Warranty
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Model
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Honda Ridgeline RTS Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Nismo 4X4
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Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab V6 Automatic
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Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4WD
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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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60 |
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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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60000 |
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60000 |
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36000 |
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Extended Service Interval |
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Standard |
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Not Listed |
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Not Listed |
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Standard |
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PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Engine & Transmission
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Model
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Honda Ridgeline RTS Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Nismo 4X4
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Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab V6 Automatic
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Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4WD
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Engine |
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VTEC 3.5L V6 |
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4.0L V6 |
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4.0L V6 |
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5.3L V8 |
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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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8 |
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Driveline |
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Four Wheel Drive - Full Time |
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Four Wheel Drive - Part Time |
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Four Wheel Drive - Part Time |
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Four Wheel Drive - Selectable |
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Engine Displacement |
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3471 |
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3954 |
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3956 |
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5328 |
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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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OHV |
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Horsepower @ rpm |
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255@5750 |
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265@5600 |
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245@5200 |
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295@5200 |
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Torque @ rpm |
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252@4500 |
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284@4000 |
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282@3800 |
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335@4000 |
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Standard Transmission |
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5 Speed Automatic |
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5 Speed Automatic |
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5 Speed Automatic |
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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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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 Ridgeline RTS Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Nismo 4X4
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Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab V6 Automatic
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Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4WD
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Rear Locking Differential |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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Optional |
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4-Wheel Drive |
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VTM-4 (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 Ridgeline RTS Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Nismo 4X4
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Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab V6 Automatic
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Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4WD
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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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Recirculating Ball |
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Turning Diameter (Left) |
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42.6 |
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43.3 |
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40.7 |
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43.3 |
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Turning Diameter (Right) |
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42.6 |
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43.3 |
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40.7 |
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43.3 |
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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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Drum |
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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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Brake Assist |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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Electronic Brake Distribution |
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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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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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Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Trailing Arms |
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Rigid |
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Rigid |
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Rigid |
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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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Skid Plates |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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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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Not Available |
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SAFETY & SECURITY
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Model
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Honda Ridgeline RTS Automatic Transmission
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Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Nismo 4X4
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Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab V6 Automatic
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Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4WD
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Driver Airbag |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Standard |
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Passenger Airbag |
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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 Side Airbag |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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Optional |
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Optional |
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Side Curtain Airbag |
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Standard |
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Optional |
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