Full Pricing of the 2013 Dodge Dart

The new, highly anticipated Dodge Dart has now been fully priced and configured. There is going to be 5 trim levels: SE, SXT, Rallye, Limited and R/T. The SE is the bottom trim, and it is tagged at $16790. Standard features include a 2 liter, 160 horsepower, 4 cylinder engine, LED tail lamps, power windows, a 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat and a AM/FM/CD stereo system, with an auxiliary input. Jumping for the SXT costs $2000 over the SE. That additional $2000 gets you a sliding armrest, air conditioning, a split folding rear bench seat, power mirrors and door locks, 17 inch aluminum wheels and keyless entry. Another $1000 on top of that will buy you the Rallye, which has a dressed-up sport themed exterior, fog lights, twin exhaust tips and a leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. Opting for the Rallye also opens up more interior themes that consists of different combinations of black, grey, red and orange. The next rung up the ladder is the Limited, which commands another $1000. There is now more chrome accents that are on the grille and door handles, and projector beam fog lights are standard. The interior is available with premium options like Nappa leather as well as a heated steering wheel. The 8.4 inch Uconnect screen that is optional on the SXT is standard here, along with chrome versions of the SXT's 17 inch wheels. A rear cross path detection system similar to the Infiniti JX's is standard. The top dog is the R/t, priced at $23290. That model offers a more potent 2.4 liter MultiAir engine that produces 184 horsepower and goes through a 6-speed dual clutch transmission. Like the Rallye, this trim is sport themed, too, but it takes it up another notch with piano black accenting, and Nappa leather sport seats. Luxury items such as heated seats, two zone automatic climate control, keyless entry and engine start, and HID headlamps are standard.

All the prices mentioned include a $795 destination fee. All the trim levels except the R/T come with a standard 6-speed manual transmission, with a Hyundai sourced 6-speed automatic as an option. From the SXT to the Limited, there will be a higher mileage 1.4 liter turbocharged engine coupled with a 6-speed dual clutch automated manual transmission offered.

Fuel economy estimates have not been released as of now. The Dart will be able to be bought this June, but R/T fans will have to wait until fall to get their hands on that model.

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