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The sedan comes in four trim levels, SE, SXT, ES, and R/T. The coupe comes in three trim levels, SE, STX, and R/T.
Sedan SE ($18,325) is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with dual overhead cams, generating 150 horsepower. A four-speed automatic is the only transmission available. SE is modestly equipped with air conditioning, power brakes and power steering, tilt steering wheel, AM/FM cassette stereo with four speakers, power locks and power windows with one-touch auto-down for the driver's window. It comes with 15-inch steel wheels and 205/65TR15 tires.
Sedan SXT ($19,390) offers a good value, adding a CD changer, body-color door handles, illuminated entry, keyless entry, power mirrors, and 16-inch aluminum wheels with lower profile 205/60TR16 tires. The SXT is often available with hefty discounts not shown here. Add them to big rebates and the price of an SXT can drop below $17,000.
Sedan ES ($21,835) offers more driving excitement with its 2.7-liter twin-cam V6 rated 200 horsepower and a sport-tuned suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars and firm-feel power steering. ES comes standard with an automatic transmission and chromed aluminum wheels. ES also gets a higher level of trim, including an eight-way power driver's seat, premium cloth bucket seats, an interior light package, illuminated vanity mirrors, and a mini trip computer.
Anti-lock brakes ($695) are optional on SE, SXT, and SE. The standard brakes use discs in front, drums in the rear, but the ABS package includes four-wheel discs and traction control, a smart buy.
Sedan R/T ($22,370) is the sport model. The R/T mates the V6 with a five-speed manual transmission, and a four-speed automatic is optional for no additional charge. The ABS package comes standard on the R/T, along with a performance-tuned suspension, 17-inch wheels with P215/50TR17 all-season performance tires, and performance-tuned steering. R/T also comes with a premium stereo and is distinguished by its trunklid spoiler, wide bodyside molding and a body-color grille.
Coupe SE ($19,210) comes with a single overhead-cam 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated 147 horsepower and a five-speed manual transmission. Air conditioning, power windows (with driver's auto-down), power mirrors, and power door locks are standard. ABS is not available.
Coupe R/T ($22,055) comes with a 3.0-liter single-cam V6 rated 200 horsepower and a five-speed manual. It's available with a four-speed automatic ($825) and can be ordered with AutoStick ($165), which allows automatic and semi-manual shifting. R/T comes with four-wheel disc brakes. ABS ($565) is available for R/T and can be ordered as a package with traction control ($740).
Side-impact airbags ($390) are an option for all Stratus models.
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