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2008 Chrysler Sebring Full Review
Date Published: 9/16/08
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2008 Chrysler Sebring Review
The 2008 Chrysler Sebring lineup gains an all-wheel-drive sedan and a 2-door convertible. The new Sebring convertible comes with a power soft top and heated glass rear window and offers an optional power-retracting hard top.
Both body styles are available in LX, Touring, and Limited trims. All sedans and the LX convertible come with a 172-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine except for the new AWD Limited sedan, which has a 235-hp 3.5-liter V6. That engine is also standard on Limited convertibles and optional on front-drive Limited sedans. A 190-hp 2.7-liter V6 is standard on Touring convertibles, optional for Touring sedans. The 2.4 and 2.7 use a 4-speed automatic transmission, the 3.5 a 6-speed automatic. Available safety equipment includes ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags (on sedans), and front side airbags. Optional is a navigation system with digital-audio connectivity and a wireless cell phone link. It also includes Chrysler's MyGIG Multimedia, which has a 20-gigabyte hard drive that can hold music or picture files. Other options include a heated and cooled cupholder, remote engine start, and heated leather or cloth seats. Sedans are available with DVD entertainment.
Both body styles are available in LX, Touring, and Limited trims. All sedans and the LX convertible come with a 172-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine except for the new AWD Limited sedan, which has a 235-hp 3.5-liter V6. That engine is also standard on Limited convertibles and optional on front-drive Limited sedans. A 190-hp 2.7-liter V6 is standard on Touring convertibles, optional for Touring sedans. The 2.4 and 2.7 use a 4-speed automatic transmission, the 3.5 a 6-speed automatic. Available safety equipment includes ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags (on sedans), and front side airbags. Optional is a navigation system with digital-audio connectivity and a wireless cell phone link. It also includes Chrysler's MyGIG Multimedia, which has a 20-gigabyte hard drive that can hold music or picture files. Other options include a heated and cooled cupholder, remote engine start, and heated leather or cloth seats. Sedans are available with DVD entertainment.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family oriented sedans and wagons.
Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 5, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura, and Toyota Camry.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Avenger, Honda Accord, and Mazda 5.
Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 5, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura, and Toyota Camry.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Avenger, Honda Accord, and Mazda 5.
News
Look for redesigned 2008 Sebring convertibles in the first half of calendar '07. They'll share running gear with the new JS-platform '07 sedans, but will have lower, sleeker styling in the mold of Volvo's C70. Interestingly, Chrysler will offer both cloth-top and hideaway-hardtop models, with the former priced and equipped for budget-conscious buyers. We should have more details soon, so keep checking back with us.
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2008 Chrysler Sebring Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Head Room | Acceleration (4-cylinder) |
| Acceleration (with 3.5-liter V6) | Shoulder room |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
In sedans, the 4-cylinder Sebring struggles in passing and merging situations, though it copes adequately with around-town driving. The 2.7 V6 is stronger overall, though transmission shifts harshly. Power is ample with 3.5-liter V6, but the 6-speed's rough, delayed downshifts frustrate passing efforts. Convertibles are up to 400 lb heavier than sedans and are notably slower from a stop and in highway passing and merging.
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5.6 |
In sedans, the 4-cylinder Sebring struggles in passing and merging situations, though it copes adequately with around-town driving. The 2.7 V6 is stronger overall, though transmission shifts harshly. Power is ample with 3.5-liter V6, but the 6-speed's rough, delayed downshifts frustrate passing efforts. Convertibles are up to 400 lb heavier than sedans and are notably slower from a stop and in highway passing and merging.
Fuel Economy
In Consumer Guide testing, a Limited convertible with the 3.5-liter V6 averaged 18.3 mpg in a mix of city/highway driving. With sedans, a 4-cylinder Touring averaged 19.5 mpg in city/highway driving. With the 2.7 V6, we averaged 21.0 in similar driving conditions. The 4-cylinder and 2.7 V6 use regular-grade gas. Chrysler recommends 89-octane for the 3.5 V6.
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.6 |
In Consumer Guide testing, a Limited convertible with the 3.5-liter V6 averaged 18.3 mpg in a mix of city/highway driving. With sedans, a 4-cylinder Touring averaged 19.5 mpg in city/highway driving. With the 2.7 V6, we averaged 21.0 in similar driving conditions. The 4-cylinder and 2.7 V6 use regular-grade gas. Chrysler recommends 89-octane for the 3.5 V6.
Ride Quality
Good isolation from bumps and rough surfaces, but highway-speed stability is compromised by excessive body float over dips and swells. Convertibles are reasonably well isolated, though some body shudder is noticed over cracked pavement. There's little apparent difference in rigidity between convertibles with soft or hard top.
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Good isolation from bumps and rough surfaces, but highway-speed stability is compromised by excessive body float over dips and swells. Convertibles are reasonably well isolated, though some body shudder is noticed over cracked pavement. There's little apparent difference in rigidity between convertibles with soft or hard top.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Nimble at low speeds, but the steering has a less precise feel than that of most midsize competitors. Notable body lean in aggressive cornering. Brakes strong in simulated panic stops.
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Nimble at low speeds, but the steering has a less precise feel than that of most midsize competitors. Notable body lean in aggressive cornering. Brakes strong in simulated panic stops.
Quietness
Road and wind noise are effectively muted. Gruff 4-cylinder roars loudly during even moderate acceleration. The 2.7 V6 is modestly more refined. The 3.5-liter V6 is most hushed, but still trails most rivals' available V6s for overall polish.
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Road and wind noise are effectively muted. Gruff 4-cylinder roars loudly during even moderate acceleration. The 2.7 V6 is modestly more refined. The 3.5-liter V6 is most hushed, but still trails most rivals' available V6s for overall polish.
Controls
Gauges are simple, though difficult to read at night. Climate controls are set too low for quick adjustment. The available navigation system absorbs some audio functions, but its controls are fairly intuitive. Note that convertible soft top takes 27 seconds to raise or lower; hard top takes 30 seconds.
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.3 |
Gauges are simple, though difficult to read at night. Climate controls are set too low for quick adjustment. The available navigation system absorbs some audio functions, but its controls are fairly intuitive. Note that convertible soft top takes 27 seconds to raise or lower; hard top takes 30 seconds.
Details
Sebring's cabin materials are more sturdy than rich and feel notably down market of most midsize rivals. The retractable hard top on one test Limited convertible sometimes stopped in the middle of the closing procedure. It would take several minutes for the system to reset and allow the top to fully close.
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5.5 |
Sebring's cabin materials are more sturdy than rich and feel notably down market of most midsize rivals. The retractable hard top on one test Limited convertible sometimes stopped in the middle of the closing procedure. It would take several minutes for the system to reset and allow the top to fully close.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Generous headroom, even beneath the sunroof housing. Chrysler says Sebring's body is about as wide as other midsize sedans, but cabin width is more on par with the compact class. Shoulder space is limited for larger occupants. Narrow roof pillars contribute to good outward visibility.
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.7 |
Generous headroom, even beneath the sunroof housing. Chrysler says Sebring's body is about as wide as other midsize sedans, but cabin width is more on par with the compact class. Shoulder space is limited for larger occupants. Narrow roof pillars contribute to good outward visibility.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Adult-adequate headroom but no excess legroom. Longish rear doors in sedan aid entry and exit. The convertible's rear seat is best for teens, and access requires some twisting. The optional wind blocker precludes use by any passengers. Here, the narrow cabin rules out three-abreast adult seating.
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5.1 |
Adult-adequate headroom but no excess legroom. Longish rear doors in sedan aid entry and exit. The convertible's rear seat is best for teens, and access requires some twisting. The optional wind blocker precludes use by any passengers. Here, the narrow cabin rules out three-abreast adult seating.
Cargo Room
Short decklid, high liftover limit utility of the small but usefully shaped trunk. Sedan rear seats split 60/40 and fold nearly flat. Load possibilities are expanded by the available flat-folding front passenger seat. Top up, the convertible's trunk is nearly as large as the sedan's. Top down, there's still enough space for two golf bags, even with the retractable hard top. A narrow center console and smallish glovebox compromise interior storage options.
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Short decklid, high liftover limit utility of the small but usefully shaped trunk. Sedan rear seats split 60/40 and fold nearly flat. Load possibilities are expanded by the available flat-folding front passenger seat. Top up, the convertible's trunk is nearly as large as the sedan's. Top down, there's still enough space for two golf bags, even with the retractable hard top. A narrow center console and smallish glovebox compromise interior storage options.
Value within Class
Sebring's prices are attractive, with well-equipped V6 models starting at less than $23,000, but all versions lack the powertrain refinement and interior roominess of the best in this class. The convertible appeals for its choice of a soft top or the all-weather security of a power-retractable hard top, and it is a reasonable alternative to rival droptops.
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6.2 |
Sebring's prices are attractive, with well-equipped V6 models starting at less than $23,000, but all versions lack the powertrain refinement and interior roominess of the best in this class. The convertible appeals for its choice of a soft top or the all-weather security of a power-retractable hard top, and it is a reasonable alternative to rival droptops.
Total Score
| Touring sedan | Touring sedan, 2.7 V6 | Touring convertible w/soft top | Limited sedan w/navigation, 3.5 V6 | Class Average |
| 50 | 53 | 49 | 53 | 63 |
Scores for all Midsize Cars
| Low Score | 48 | |
| Average Score | 63 | |
| High Score | 74 |
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2008 Chrysler Sebring Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 05/02/2008
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| LX 4-door sedan | $19,110 | $17,744 | $690 |
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| Touring 4-door sedan | $20,135 | $18,667 | $690 |
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| Limited 4-door sedan | $23,785 | $21,952 | $690 |
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| AWD Limited 4-door sedan | $27,785 | $25,552 | $690 |
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| LX 2-door convertible | $26,160 | $24,259 | $690 |
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| Touring 2-door convertible | $28,935 | $26,757 | $690 |
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| Limited 2-door convertible | $32,375 | $29,853 | $690 |
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
LX sedan
Powertrain
2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock brakes, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunklid release.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, driver-seat height and lumbar adjustment, center console, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, tachometer, outside-temperature indicator, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, automatic-off headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, 215/65R16 tires, wheel covers.
Touring sedan adds to LX sedan:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Fold-flat passenger seat, heated power mirrors, illuminated visor mirrors, automatic headlights, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
215/60R17 tires, alloy wheels.
Limited sedan adds to Touring sedan:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Automatic climate control, leather upholstery, 8-way power driver seat, Boston Acoustics AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, satellite radio, steering wheel radio controls, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, universal garage door opener, trip computer.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Fog lights, touring suspension.
AWD Limited sedan adds to Limited sedan:
Powertrain
3.5-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, traction control.
Safety
Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
215/55R18 tires.
LX convertible adds to LX sedan:
Comfort and Convenience Features
6-way power front seats, rear bench seat, power mirrors, power vinyl convertible top, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Deletes: curtain side airbags, split folding rear seat.
Touring convertible adds to LX convertible:
Powertrain
2.7-liter V6 engine.
Safety
Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Heated power mirrors, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, trip computer, compass.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Touring suspension, 215/60R17 tires, alloy wheels.
Limited convertible adds to Touring convertible:
Powertrain
3.5-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Automatic climate control, interior air filter, leather upholstery, Boston Acoustics sound system, steering wheel radio controls, automatic day/night rearview mirror, power cloth convertible top.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Fog lights, 215/55R18 tires.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Safety/Security and Convenience Group
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Touring sedan
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$1,095
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$1,007
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Touring sedan w/2.7-liter V6 engine
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$1,045
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$961
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FWD Limited sedan
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$895
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$823
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Touring sedan w/Signature Series Pkg.
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$1,020
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$938
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Touring sedan w/2.7-liter V6 engine and Signature Series Pkg.
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$970
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$892
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AWD Limited w/MyGIG
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$120
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$110
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AWD Limited sedan
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$395
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$363
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Traction control, 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, daytime running lights, wireless cell phone link, automatic day/night rearview mirror (Touring), alarm, touring suspension (Touring).
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Convenience Group
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LX convertible
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$375
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$345
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Interior air filter, upgraded upholstery, alarm.
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Signature Series Quick Order Pkg. 24/25/28P
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Touring sedan
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$1,390
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$1,279
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 8-way power driver seat, split folding rear seat, hard drive, heated/cooled cupholders, remote engine start, fog lights, bodyside moldings, upgraded suspension.
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Electronics Convenience Group
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Touring convertible
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$910
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$837
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Limited convertible
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$895
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$823
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Automatic climate control (Touring), interior air filter (Touring), remote engine start, heated/cooled front cupholders, universal garage door opener, automatic day/night rearview mirror (Touring), automatic headlights, alarm.
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Special Touring Group
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Touring convertible
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$1,320
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$1,214
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Leather upholstery, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cloth convertible top, windblocker, fog lights, 215/55R18 tires.
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Premium Group
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Limited sedan
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$795
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$731
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Heated front seats, interior air filter, heated/cooled cupholders, remote engine start, cargo organizer. NA w/3.5-liter V6 engine. NA AWD Limited sedan.
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Luxury Group
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Limited convertible
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$1,095
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$1,007
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Heated front seats, remote engine start, windblocker, chrome alloy wheels.
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Sound Group
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Touring sedan
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$630
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$580
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Touring sedan w/Signature Series Pkg.
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$495
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$455
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Boston Acoustics sound system, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls.
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Powertrain |
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Flex-fuel 2.7-liter V6 engine
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Touring sedan
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$1,350
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$1,242
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Requires 4-wheel disc brakes. NA Calif., Mass., Maine, N.Y., Vt.
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2.7-liter V6 engine
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Touring sedan
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$1,350
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$1,242
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Requires 4-wheel disc brakes. Available only in Calif., Mass., Maine, N.Y., Vt.
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3.5-liter V6 engine
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Limited sedan
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$1,550
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$1,426
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Includes 4-wheel disc brakes. Requires 6-speed automatic transmission. Std. AWD Limited sedan.
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6-speed automatic transmission
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Limited sedan
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$200
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$184
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Requires 3.5-liter V6 engine. Std. AWD Limited sedan.
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Safety |
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Antiskid system
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Touring/Limited convertible
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$425
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$391
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Includes traction control.
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4-wheel disc brakes
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Touring sedan
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$50
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$46
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Includes upgraded suspension. Requires 2.7-liter V6 engine.
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Daytime running lights
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convertible
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$40
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$37
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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MyGIG Multimedia
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Limited, Touring convertible w/Electronics Convenience Group
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$1,200
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$1,104
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Touring sedan
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$1,635
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$1,504
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Touring sedan w/Electronics Convenience Group
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$1,550
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$1,426
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Touring sedan w/Safety/Security and Convenience Group
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$1,275
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$1,173
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Limited sedan w/Safety/Security and Convenience Group
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$925
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$851
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Touring convertible
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$1,285
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$1,182
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Limited convertible/Touring sedan w/Electronics Convenience Group
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$900
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$828
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Touring sedan w/Signature Series Pkg.
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$985
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$906
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Touring sedan w/Signature Series Pkg. and Electronics Convenience Group
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$625
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$575
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Navigation system w/voice recognition, CD/DVD player, digital-media player connection, satellite radio (Touring, Limited convertible), traffic information, hard drive, wireless cell phone link, automatic day/night rearview mirror (Touring).
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Power-retractable hardtop
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Touring/Limited convertible
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$1,995
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$1,835
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Power sunroof
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Touring/Limited sedan
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$775
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$713
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DVD entertainment system
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Touring/Limited sedan
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$1,195
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$1,099
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Requires AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer or MyGIG Multimedia.
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Hard drive and touch screen monitor
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Touring sedan
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$650
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$598
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LX/Touring convertible, Limited
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$300
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$276
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Replaces in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer w/single-disc CD/MP3/DVD player.
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Boston Acoustics sound system
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Touring convertible
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$495
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$455
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Satellite radio
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convertible
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$195
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$179
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UConnect
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Touring convertible w/Electronics Convenience Group, Limited convertible
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$275
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$253
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LX/Touring convertible
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$360
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$331
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Wireless cell phone link. Includes automatic day/night rearview mirror.
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8-way power driver seat
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Touring sedan
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$395
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$363
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Fold-flat passenger seat
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LX sedan
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$90
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$83
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Upgraded cloth upholstery
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LX sedan
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$100
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$92
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Universal garage door opener delete
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Touring/Limited convertible (credit)
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$-90
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$-83
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Requires Electronics Convenience Group.
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Remote engine start
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LX convertible
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$240
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$221
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Smokers Pkg.
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LX convertible, LX sedan, Limited convertible, Limited sedan, Touring convertible, Touring sedan
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$30
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$28
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Ash tray, lighter.
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Floormats
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LX sedan
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$30
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$28
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Bodyside moldings
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convertible
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$75
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$69
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Engine-block heater
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AWD Limited sedan, LX convertible, LX sedan, Limited convertible, Limited sedan, Touring convertible, Touring sedan
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$40
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$37
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Special paint
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AWD Limited sedan, LX convertible, LX sedan, Limited convertible, Limited sedan, Touring convertible, Touring sedan
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$150
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$138
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Premium paint
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AWD Limited sedan, LX convertible, LX sedan, Limited convertible, Limited sedan, Touring convertible, Touring sedan
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$225
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$207
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Alloy wheels
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Base convertible
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$595
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$547
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Includes 215/60R17 tires.
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215/55R18 tires
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Touring/Limited sedan
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$250
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$230
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Limited requires 3.5-liter V6 engine. Std. AWD Limited sedan.
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2008 Chrysler Sebring Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Chrysler Sebring 4-door sedan | Chrysler Sebring 2-door convertible |
| Wheelbase, in. | 108.9 | 108.9 |
| Overall Length, in. | 190.6 | 193.8 |
| Overall Width, in. | 72.2 | 71.5 |
| Overall Height, in. | 59.0 | 58.5 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3287 | 3742 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 13.6 | 13.1 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.1 | 38.8 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.4 | 37.2 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 36.2 | 33.5 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | dohc V6 | sohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.4 /144 | 2.7 /167 | 3.5 /215 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 172 @ 6000 | 190 @ 6400 | 235 @ 6400 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 165 @ 4400 | 190 @ 4000 | 232 @ 4000 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 4-speed automatic | 20/29 | 18/26 | --/-- |
| 6-speed automatic | --/-- | --/-- | 16/26 |
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 | Chrysler Sebring 4-door sedan | Chrysler Sebring 2-door convertible |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 | 4 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 4 | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | Lifetime/-- | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/100,000 | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The