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QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Overall Value
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Model
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Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
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Mazda MX-5 Miata LS
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BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i
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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
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Base Price MSRP |
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$33,150 |
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$24,903 |
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$34,300 |
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$46,250 |
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Comparably Equipped Price |
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$33,665 |
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$26,663 |
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$36,845 |
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$47,945 |
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Destination Charge |
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$515 |
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$560 |
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$695 |
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$720 |
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ALG Residual Value % After 36 Months |
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55% |
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47% |
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47% |
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52% |
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ALG Residual Value % After 60 Months |
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40% |
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32% |
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32% |
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37% |
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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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$3,204 |
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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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20 |
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23 |
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20 |
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18 |
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Fuel-Economy (Highway) |
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25 |
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28 |
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28 |
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25 |
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QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Warranty
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Model
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Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
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Mazda MX-5 Miata LS
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BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i
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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
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Basic Time (Months) |
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36 |
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48 |
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48 |
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48 |
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Basic Time (Miles) |
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36000 |
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50000 |
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50000 |
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50000 |
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Powertrain Time (Months) |
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36 |
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48 |
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48 |
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48 |
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Powertrain Time (Miles) |
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36000 |
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50000 |
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50000 |
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50000 |
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PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Engine & Transmission
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Model
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Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
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Mazda MX-5 Miata LS
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BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i
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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
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Engine |
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VTEC 2.2L I4 |
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1.8L I4 |
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2.5L I6 |
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3.5L V6 |
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Engine Cylinders |
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4 |
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4 |
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6 |
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6 |
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Driveline |
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Rear Wheel Drive |
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Rear Wheel Drive |
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Rear Wheel Drive |
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Rear Wheel Drive |
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Engine Displacement |
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2157 |
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1839 |
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2494 |
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3498 |
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Valve Configuration |
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DOHC |
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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@7800 |
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142@7000 |
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184@6000 |
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268@6000 |
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Torque @ rpm |
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162@6500 |
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125@5000 |
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175@3500 |
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258@2400 |
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Standard Transmission |
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6 Speed Manual |
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5 Speed Manual |
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5 Speed Manual |
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6 Speed Manual |
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Fuel System |
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Multi-Point Fuel Injected |
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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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PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Braking & Suspension
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Model
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Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
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Mazda MX-5 Miata LS
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BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i
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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
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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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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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SAFETY & SECURITY
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Model
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Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
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Mazda MX-5 Miata LS
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BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i
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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
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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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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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Standard |
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Not Available |
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NHTSA Front Driver Crash Test |
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4* |
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4* |
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4* |
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Not Listed |
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NHTSA Front Passenger Crash Test |
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4* |
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5* |
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4* |
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Not Listed |
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COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Interior
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Model
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Honda S2000 S2000 Manual Transmission
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Mazda MX-5 Miata LS
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BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i
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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
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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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Not Available |
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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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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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