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Price (base MSRP)$28,100$36,300$22,800
Fuel Economy30 / 42 MPG
7.84 / 5.6 L/100km		35 / 34 MPG
/ L/100km		30 / 42 MPG
/ L/100km
Estimated annual fuel cost Info$1,028.57$1,028.57$1,000.00
Estimated annual fuel use Info343 gallons a year343 gallons a year333 gallons a year
Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions Info6,514 pounds a year6,514 pounds a year6,333 pounds a year
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Luxury
Sedan
Technology
Diesel
Hybrid
Diesel
Seating555
Pros
  • Great combo of performance and high mileage
  • Excellent handling and ride quality
  • Sharp styling
  • First high-mileage dedicated luxury hybrid
  • Trunk instead of a hatchback
  • Lots of optional electronic gadgetry
  • Great mileage while offering punchy performance
  • Only non-luxury clean diesel vehicle on the market
  • Sharp and clean look for the sedan in 2011
Cons
  • Bumpy and high road noise
  • Classified as wagon but feels like compact
  • Pricey for entry-level luxury car
  • Tradeoff of max fuel efficiency for luxury features
  • Some interior materials cheapened with latest version
  • Low reliability ratings
  • Fluctuating diesel prices make for uncertain economics
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Inside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window open
Driver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controls
Front driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profile
Drivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlight
Passenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side Taillight
Drivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handle
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Rear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle viewImage not availableImage not available
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EngineEngineEngineEngine
Front seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers Side
Rear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers Side
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Center console 1/3Center console 1/3Image not availableImage not available
Passenger's view 1/3Passenger's view 1/3Image not availableImage not available
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Speedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometer
Gas cap releaseGas cap releaseGas cap releaseImage not available
Courtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controls
Seat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment Controllers
Cup holdersCup holdersCup holdersCup holders
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Gear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center console
Passenger seatPassenger seatPassenger seatPassenger seat
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Front angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspective
Driver position view of navigation systemImage not availableDriver position view of navigation systemImage not available
System ControlsImage not availableSystem ControlsImage not available
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Hatchback & SUV rear angleHatchback & SUV rear angleImage not availableHatchback & SUV rear angle
Front angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium view
OverheadOverheadOverheadOverhead
Low/wide frontLow/wide frontLow/wide frontLow/wide front
Low/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rear
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Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8
Trunk propsTrunk propsTrunk propsTrunk props
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Cup holder prop (quaternary)Cup holder prop (quaternary)Image not availableCup holder prop (quaternary)
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Driver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rear
Driver's side fog lampDriver's side fog lampDriver's side fog lampImage not available
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Rear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking inRear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking inRear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking inRear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking in
Adjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspectiveAdjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspectiveImage not availableImage not available
Key fob on driver's seatKey fob on driver's seatKey fob on driver's seatKey fob on driver's seat
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Estimated annual fuel cost

Based on $2.50 per gallon and 12,000 miles of driving per year

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Estimated annual fuel use

Based on a 55% emphasis on city driving

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Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions

One gallon of gas produces approximately 19 pounds of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Other GHG pollutants are not included. Only in-use carbon emissions are included.