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2002 Dodge Caravan Full Review
Date Published: 4/09/08
Also in the 2002 Dodge Caravan Review:
2002 Dodge Caravan Review
Newly available for 2002 on America's best-selling minivan are power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, a DVD rear-seat entertainment system, and a tire-pressure monitor. Caravan offers regular-length models and extended-length Grand versions. All seat seven and have two sliding side doors. Caravan shares its design with the Chrysler Town & Country and Voyager.
Front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is available on Grand Caravans. Regular-length models use a 4-cyl engine or a 180-hp 3.3-liter V6. Grands get the 3.3 V6 or a 215-hp 3.8 V6. All use automatic transmission. On the front-drive Grand ES model, the automatic is available with Chrysler's AutoStick feature, which facilitates manual shifting. ABS is standard on all but the base regular-length Caravan. Front side airbags are optional.
Grands offer power operation for both side doors, regular-length models for the right door only. A minivan exclusive shared with Voyager and Town & Country allows the side doors to be closed or opened by hand during the powered phase. The Grand's optional power liftgate is also a minivan exclusive and is shared with Town & Country. The center console with internal power outlet can be placed between front or 2nd-row seats. And a rear parcel shelf has floor and midheight-mounting positions and pop-up storage dividers. The 3rd-row seats don't fold into the floor, but there's a 50-50 split 3rd-row bench available. Each portion weighs 55 lb and can be removed, reclined, or folded flat. The DVD system is a dealer-installed option with a suggested retail of $1650 plus about $150 installation. A VCR-based system is similarly available for around $1400. Dodge positions its Caravan eC as a high-value entry-level minivan, with Grand Caravan eL and eX models equipped to compete directly with corresponding Honda Odyssey models, but to sell for less.
Front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is available on Grand Caravans. Regular-length models use a 4-cyl engine or a 180-hp 3.3-liter V6. Grands get the 3.3 V6 or a 215-hp 3.8 V6. All use automatic transmission. On the front-drive Grand ES model, the automatic is available with Chrysler's AutoStick feature, which facilitates manual shifting. ABS is standard on all but the base regular-length Caravan. Front side airbags are optional.
Grands offer power operation for both side doors, regular-length models for the right door only. A minivan exclusive shared with Voyager and Town & Country allows the side doors to be closed or opened by hand during the powered phase. The Grand's optional power liftgate is also a minivan exclusive and is shared with Town & Country. The center console with internal power outlet can be placed between front or 2nd-row seats. And a rear parcel shelf has floor and midheight-mounting positions and pop-up storage dividers. The 3rd-row seats don't fold into the floor, but there's a 50-50 split 3rd-row bench available. Each portion weighs 55 lb and can be removed, reclined, or folded flat. The DVD system is a dealer-installed option with a suggested retail of $1650 plus about $150 installation. A VCR-based system is similarly available for around $1400. Dodge positions its Caravan eC as a high-value entry-level minivan, with Grand Caravan eL and eX models equipped to compete directly with corresponding Honda Odyssey models, but to sell for less.
Competition
Though the competition has heated up, we feel that the new Dodge Caravan is still one of the best minivans you can buy. It offers all of the creature comforts in a pleasing package at a fair price. Our other Best Buy is the Honda Odyssey. It's a little bit smaller than the Dodge, but more sporty to drive, and it has a super-convenient flip-and-fold-away rear seat.
Trailing at a close second are the Recommended Chevy Venture and Toyota Sienna. Though these vans are comparably priced and offer loads of neat features, we feel they can't match the road manners of our two Best Buys. Also garnering Recommended ratings are the Chrysler Town & Country and Chrysler Voyager. Though they are mechanically similar to the class-leading Caravan, they don't offer the breadth of model choices.
Trailing at a close second are the Recommended Chevy Venture and Toyota Sienna. Though these vans are comparably priced and offer loads of neat features, we feel they can't match the road manners of our two Best Buys. Also garnering Recommended ratings are the Chrysler Town & Country and Chrysler Voyager. Though they are mechanically similar to the class-leading Caravan, they don't offer the breadth of model choices.
News
Minivans are vital to Chrysler Group's health, but rebates, special deals and low-interest financing are financial poison for any automaker. Chrysler has been swallowing such incentives to prop up sales of its latest minivans, which have suffered from higher sticker prices, overly cautious styling, more and tougher class competition, and the uncertain post-9/11 economic climate. But while the pump-priming lifted Chrysler Voyager/Town & Country sales by 10.8 percent in calendar 2001, the Caravan line was off 15.3 percent year-to-year. And that loss is more serious than it may seem, as Caravan had been generating almost twice as many sales as the Chrysler models, with profits to match.
What to do? There's not much Chrysler can do except try to reduce costs in ways that customers won't notice but that will improve the bottom line. A first step is the recent addition of lower-priced "eC" models with fewer standard features, but it's too early to tell how well that ploy is working.
In any case, Chrysler must stick with its 2001 minivan design for the forseeable future. A cosmetic freshening is rumored for 2005, and some sources see an optional navigation system for certain 2003 models.
What to do? There's not much Chrysler can do except try to reduce costs in ways that customers won't notice but that will improve the bottom line. A first step is the recent addition of lower-priced "eC" models with fewer standard features, but it's too early to tell how well that ploy is working.
In any case, Chrysler must stick with its 2001 minivan design for the forseeable future. A cosmetic freshening is rumored for 2005, and some sources see an optional navigation system for certain 2003 models.
2002 Dodge Caravan Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Available all-wheel drive | Fuel economy |
| Entry/exit | Acceleration (4-cylinder) |
| Interior storage space | |
| Passenger and cargo room | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Good--with the right engine. Avoid the weak 4 cyl; it feels even more lethargic than its 11.3-sec 0-60 mph time would indicate. The 3.3 V6 is OK in regular-length models. Grands need the smooth, strong 3.8. The ES's AutoStick imparts a sporty feel by allowing easy manual shifting of the automatic transmission.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | Grand eX | ES AWD, 3.8 auto. | Class Average |
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3.8 |
Good--with the right engine. Avoid the weak 4 cyl; it feels even more lethargic than its 11.3-sec 0-60 mph time would indicate. The 3.3 V6 is OK in regular-length models. Grands need the smooth, strong 3.8. The ES's AutoStick imparts a sporty feel by allowing easy manual shifting of the automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
Extended-use-test 3.8-liter V6 AWD Grand Caravan averaged 17.1 mpg over 21,115 mi., which included lots of highway travel. Slightly lighter front-drive version averaged 19.1 mpg in our test. Overburdened 3.3 should average 15-17 mpg in Grand Caravans. Test 4-cyl SE averaged 19.8 in a mix of city/highway driving.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | Grand eX | ES AWD, 3.8 auto. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3.9 |
Extended-use-test 3.8-liter V6 AWD Grand Caravan averaged 17.1 mpg over 21,115 mi., which included lots of highway travel. Slightly lighter front-drive version averaged 19.1 mpg in our test. Overburdened 3.3 should average 15-17 mpg in Grand Caravans. Test 4-cyl SE averaged 19.8 in a mix of city/highway driving.
Ride Quality
Grands smooth out bumps better than shorter-wheelbase models, but all Caravans ride comfortably. You'll feel most pavement imperfections with the touring suspension in the optional Sport Touring Group.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | Grand eX | ES AWD, 3.8 auto. | Class Average |
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5.2 |
Grands smooth out bumps better than shorter-wheelbase models, but all Caravans ride comfortably. You'll feel most pavement imperfections with the touring suspension in the optional Sport Touring Group.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Caravans with 15-inch wheels and tires are modest but predictable handlers; 16- and 17-inch setups provide more grip and sharper response. Brakes are adequate, but pedal feel and stopping power improve with available 4-wheel discs.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | Grand eX | ES AWD, 3.8 auto. | Class Average |
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4.3 |
Caravans with 15-inch wheels and tires are modest but predictable handlers; 16- and 17-inch setups provide more grip and sharper response. Brakes are adequate, but pedal feel and stopping power improve with available 4-wheel discs.
Quietness
Heavy crosswinds and 70-mph cruising elevate wind rush, and certain road surfaces bring out marked tire noise, but neither is prominent enough to disturb conversation.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | Grand eX | ES AWD, 3.8 auto. | Class Average |
| 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4.9 |
Heavy crosswinds and 70-mph cruising elevate wind rush, and certain road surfaces bring out marked tire noise, but neither is prominent enough to disturb conversation.
Controls
Gauges unobstructed. Controls are easy to decipher, close to driver, but cupholders block in-dash CD changer. Either 2nd-row passenger can reach the rear climate controls.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | Grand eX | ES AWD, 3.8 auto. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Gauges unobstructed. Controls are easy to decipher, close to driver, but cupholders block in-dash CD changer. Either 2nd-row passenger can reach the rear climate controls.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Low step-in height, wide doorways. Plenty of head, leg, shoulder room. Rear headrests obstruct outward vision slightly.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | Grand eX | ES AWD, 3.8 auto. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Low step-in height, wide doorways. Plenty of head, leg, shoulder room. Rear headrests obstruct outward vision slightly.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Generous knee, foot clearance in Grands. Regular-length versions can be cramped in 2nd and 3rd rows. Kudos for power-door manual override and available integrated 2nd-row child-safety seats. Correcting a deficit for a family vehicle, Caravan now offers rear-seat headphones for its audio system--and they're wireless. Available DVD and video systems enhance its appeal.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | Grand eX | ES AWD, 3.8 auto. | Class Average |
| 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6.7 |
Generous knee, foot clearance in Grands. Regular-length versions can be cramped in 2nd and 3rd rows. Kudos for power-door manual override and available integrated 2nd-row child-safety seats. Correcting a deficit for a family vehicle, Caravan now offers rear-seat headphones for its audio system--and they're wireless. Available DVD and video systems enhance its appeal.
Cargo Room
Regular-length is tight behind 3rd row. Split 3rd-row bench simple to remove, but no substitute for stowable seat. Handy power liftgate responds quickly to obstructions. Movable rear parcel shelf is clever, but has flimsy popup dividers.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | Grand eX | ES AWD, 3.8 auto. | Class Average |
| 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9.3 |
Regular-length is tight behind 3rd row. Split 3rd-row bench simple to remove, but no substitute for stowable seat. Handy power liftgate responds quickly to obstructions. Movable rear parcel shelf is clever, but has flimsy popup dividers.
Value within Class
Caravan is hard to beat for refinement, utility, and carlike road manners. Our extended-use test model did not experience the reliability woes that have nagged previous Dodge and Chrysler minivans. Don't buy a minivan without checking out a Caravan.
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | Grand eX | ES AWD, 3.8 auto. | Class Average |
| 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5.5 |
Caravan is hard to beat for refinement, utility, and carlike road manners. Our extended-use test model did not experience the reliability woes that have nagged previous Dodge and Chrysler minivans. Don't buy a minivan without checking out a Caravan.
Total Score
| SE, 4 cyl | Grand Sport, 3.3 V6 | Grand eX | ES AWD, 3.8 auto. | Class Average |
| 55 | 66 | 71 | 70 | 55.6 |
Scores for all Minivans
| Low Score | 43 | |
| Average Score | 55 | |
| High Score | 71 |
2002 Dodge Caravan Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 06/05/2002
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| eC regular-length 4-door van, FWD | $16,430 | $15,566 | $665 |
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| SE regular-length 4-door van, FWD | $19,575 | $18,428 | $665 |
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| Grand SE 4-door van, FWD | $21,980 | $20,672 | $680 |
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| Sport regular-length 4-door van, FWD | $23,640 | $21,655 | $665 |
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| Grand Sport 4-door van, FWD | $24,635 | $22,595 | $680 |
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| Grand Sport 4-door van, AWD | $30,185 | $27,535 | $680 |
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| Grand eL 4-door van, FWD | $23,715 | $22,251 | $680 |
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| Grand eX 4-door van, FWD | $26,210 | $24,521 | $680 |
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| Grand ES 4-door van, FWD | $29,840 | $27,228 | $680 |
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| Grand ES 4-door van, AWD | $33,680 | $30,645 | $680 |
Price note: FWD denotes front-wheel drive. AWD denotes all-wheel drive.
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
eC
Powertrain
2.4-liter dohc 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front air conditioning, power steering, cloth upholstery, 5-passenger seating, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, second-row 3-passenger bench seat, AM/FM/cassette, digital clock, variable-intermittent wipers, visor mirrors, intermittent rear wiper/washer.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
215/70R15 tires, wheel covers.
SE adds to eC:
Comfort and Convenience Features
7-passenger seating, second-row 2-passenger bench seat, third-row 3-passenger bench seat.
Grand SE adds to SE:
Powertrain
3.3-liter V6 engine.
Safety
Antilock brakes.
Sport FWD adds to Grand SE:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tilt steering wheel, cruise control, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, tachometer, rear defogger, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear privacy glass (regular length).
Sport AWD adds to Sport FWD:
Powertrain
3.8-liter V6 engine, all-wheel drive.
Safety
Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tri-zone manual climate control (including rear controls), rear air conditioning and heater, interior air filter, leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote keyless entry, overhead console, trip computer, universal garage-door opener, windshield wiper de-icer, automatic-off headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Fog lights, rear privacy glass, 215/65R16 tires, alloy wheels.
eL adds to Sport FWD:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tri-zone manual climate control (including rear controls), rear air conditioning and heater, interior air filter, second-row bucket seats, third-row split bench seat, remote keyless entry, overhead console, trip computer, illuminated visor mirrors, universal garage-door opener, windshield wiper de-icer, automatic-off headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear privacy glass.
eX adds to eL:
Powertrain
3.8-liter V6 engine, traction control.
Safety
Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
8-way power driver seat, removable center console, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, power passenger-side rear door, power rear liftgate.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Roof rack, 215/65R16 tires, alloy wheels.
ES FWD adds to eX:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather-wrapped steering wheel, driver-seat lumbar adjustment, Infinity AM/FM/cassette, power sliding driver-side rear door, map lights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Deletes: traction control, power liftgate, removable center console.
Fog lights.
ES AWD adds to ES FWD:
Powertrain
All-wheel drive.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Infinity AM/FM/cassette/CD player, steering-wheel radio controls, automatic day/night rearview mirror.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Load-leveling height-control suspension, full-size spare tire.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Quick Order Pkg. 25H
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Grand Sport FWD
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$1,750
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$1,540
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Tri-zone manual climate controls, rear air conditioning and heater, interior air filter, remote keyless entry, overhead console, trip computer, windshield wiper de-icer, automatic-off headlights, rear privacy glass
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Quick Order Pkg. 25K
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Grand Sport FWD
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$3,690
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$3,247
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Quick Order Pkg. 25H plus AM/FM/cassette/CD player, power sliding passenger-side rear door, quad bucket seats, third-row split folding bench seat, 8-way power driver seat, illuminated visor mirrors, additional interior lights.
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Quick Order Pkg. 29S
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ES FWD
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$2,000
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$1,760
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AutoStick automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, removable center console, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, steering-wheel radio controls, automatic day/night rearview mirror, touring suspension, full-size spare tire, 215/60R17 tires, chrome alloy wheels.
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Power Convenience Group
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SE
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$755
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$664
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Power mirrors (heated when ordered w/rear defogger), power windows and door locks, overhead console, map lights.
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Deluxe Convenience Group
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SE
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$375
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$330
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Tilt steering wheel, cruise control.
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Climate Group II
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Grand Sport FWD
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$450
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$396
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Rear privacy glass.
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Climate Group III
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Grand Sport FWD
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$1,110
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$977
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Grand Sport FWD w/Trailer Tow Prep Group
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$1,045
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$920
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Grand SE
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$1,325
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$1,166
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Rear air conditioning, rear defogger (SE), rear privacy glass.
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Touring Group
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Sport FWD regular length
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$870
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$766
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Grand Sport FWD
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$820
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$722
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Grand Sport FWD w/Trailer Tow Prep Group
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$770
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$678
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel, 4-wheel disc brakes, fog lights, touring suspension, 215/65R16 tires, alloy wheels. Requires Quick Order Pkg.
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Leather Interior Group
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eX
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$1,060
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$933
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Leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls.
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Courtesy Light Group
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Grand Sport
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$100
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$88
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Illuminated visor mirrors, additional interior lights. Sport FWD requires Quick Order Pkg. 25H.
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Electronics Convenience Group
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ES
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$305
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$268
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Tire-pressure monitor, vehicle-information system, rear reading lights.
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Trailer Tow Prep Group
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Grand Sport FWD
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$695
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$612
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Grand Sport AWD
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$355
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$312
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ES FWD
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$645
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$568
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ES FWD w/Pkg. 29S
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$485
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$427
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ES AWD
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$195
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$172
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Heavy-duty engine cooling, heavy-duty alternator and battery, load-leveling height-control suspension (FWD), 4-wheel disc brakes, trailer-wiring harness, full-size spare tire. Sport FWD requires Quick Order Pkg.
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Powertrain |
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3.3-liter V6 engine
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SE reg. length
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$970
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$854
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Traction control
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ES FWD
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$175
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$154
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Safety |
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Antilock brakes
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SE/Sport reg. length
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$565
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$497
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SE requires 3.3-liter V6 engine.
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Front side airbags
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ES AWD, ES FWD, Grand SE, SE, Sport AWD, Sport FWD, eC, eL, eX
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$390
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$343
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Power adjustable pedals
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ES AWD, ES FWD, Grand SE, SE, Sport AWD, Sport FWD, eC, eL, eX
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$185
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$163
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AM/FM/CD player
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SE
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$225
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$198
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Includes CD changer controls. Requires 3.3-liter V6 engine.
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AM/FM/cassette/CD player
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Sport, ES FWD
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$225
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$198
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AM/FM/cassette/CD player w/rear controls
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Sport, ES FWD
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$450
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$396
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Sport w/Pkg. 25K, ES FWD w/Pkg. 29S, ES AWD
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$225
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$198
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Includes wireless headphones. Sport FWD requires Quick Order Pkg. 25H.
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In-dash 4-disc CD changer
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Sport, ES FWD, Sport/ES w/rear radio controls
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$375
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$330
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Sport FWD w/Pkg. 25K, ES FWD w/Pkg. 29S, ES AWD
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$150
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$132
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Sport requires Pkg. 25H.
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Infinity speakers
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Sport
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$495
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$436
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Requires optional radio. Sport FWD requires Quick Order Pkg.
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Steering-wheel radio controls
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ES FWD
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$75
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$66
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Third-row bench seat
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eC
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$450
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$396
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CYG 7-passenger seating
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Sport
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$945
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$832
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Quad bucket seats, third-row split folding bench seat. Sport FWD requires Quick Order Pkg. 25H.
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CYK/CYR 7-passenger seating
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SE, Sport
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$225
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$198
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Front bucket seats, second-row 2-passenger bench seat w/dual integrated child seats, third-row 3-passenger bench seat. Sport FWD NA w/Quick Order Pkg. 25H/K.
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CYS 7-passenger seating
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Sport
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$745
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$656
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Quad bucket seats, third-row 3-passenger folding bench seat. Sport FWD requires Pkg. 25H.
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CYT 7-passenger seating
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Sport
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$870
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$766
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Quad bucket seats w/integrated child seat, third-row 3-passenger bench seat. Sport FWD requires Pkg. 25H.
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CYL 7-passenger seating
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Sport FWD w/Pkg. 25H
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$1,070
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$942
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Sport FWD w/Pkg. 25K, Sport AWD, ES
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$125
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$110
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Quad bucket seats w/integrated child seat, third-row 3-passenger split folding bench seat. NA w/leather upholstery.
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8-way power driver seat
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Sport
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$370
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$326
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Sport FWD requires Pkg. 25H, CYS or CYT 7-passenger seating.
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Power door locks
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eC, SE
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$315
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$277
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Remote keyless entry
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Sport FWD
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$150
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$132
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Leather upholstery
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ES FWD
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$890
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$783
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ES w/Pkg. 29S, ES AWD
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$1,250
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$1,100
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Heated front seats
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ES
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$250
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$220
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Requires leather upholstery. ES FWD requires Quick Order Pkg.
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Removable console
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Grand Sport, ES FWD
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$195
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$172
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Sport FWD requires Quick Order Pkg., 7-passenger seating CYG, CYL, CYS, or CYT. Sport AWD requires CYS or CYT seating.
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Rear cargo organizer
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Grand Sport, ES
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$250
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$220
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Sport FWD requires Quick Order Pkg. or Climate Group III.
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Rear defogger
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eC, SE
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$195
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$172
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SE w/Power Convenience Group
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$230
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$202
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Power sliding passenger-side rear door
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eL, Sport
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$400
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$352
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Sport FWD requires Quick Order Pkg. 25H.
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Power sliding driver-side rear door
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eX
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$400
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$352
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Power liftgate
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Grand Sport, eL, ES
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$400
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$352
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Sport FWD requires Quick Order Pkg., power sliding passenger-side rear door.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Theft-deterrent system w/alarm
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Sport, ES
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$195
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$172
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Sport FWD requires Quick Order Pkg.
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Roof rack
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SE, Sport, eL, ES
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$250
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$220
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Special paint
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ES AWD, ES FWD, Grand SE, SE, Sport AWD, Sport FWD, eC, eL, eX
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$200
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$176
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Heavy-duty engine cooling
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SE 4-cylinder
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$140
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$123
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V6
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$175
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$154
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NA eC, eL, eX.
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Engine block heater
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ES AWD, ES AWD, ES FWD, Grand SE, SE, SE, Sport AWD, Sport FWD
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$35
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$31
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NA eC, eL, eX.
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Touring Suspension
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ES FWD
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$95
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$84
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Full-size spare tire
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ES FWD, Grand SE, SE, Sport AWD, Sport FWD
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$160
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$141
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SE regular length requires 3.3-liter V6 engine. NA eC, eL, eX. Std. ES AWD.
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Chrome alloy wheels
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ES FWD
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$680
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$598
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Includes 215/60R17 tires.
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2002 Dodge Caravan Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Dodge Caravan 4-door van | Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door van |
| Wheelbase, in. | 113.3 | 119.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 189.3 | 200.5 |
| Overall Width, in. | 78.6 | 78.6 |
| Overall Height, in. | 68.9 | 68.9 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3869 | 4011 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 146.7 | 167.9 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.6 | 40.6 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.7 | 39.1 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 36.5 | 39.0 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | ohv V6 | ohv V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.4 /153 | 3.3 /202 | 3.8 /231 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 150 @ 5200 | 180 @ 5000 | 215 @ 5000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 167 @ 4000 | 210 @ 4000 | 245 @ 4000 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 4-speed automatic | 20/24 | 18/24 | 17/23 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Dodge Caravan 4-door van | Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door van |
| Front Impact, Driv |