Used car buyer's brief
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Owners love the 3.6L Pentastar V6 paired with the 6-speed automatic transmission for its smooth acceleration and the fact that it doesn't feel sluggish when merging on highways. The sliding doors on both sides mean parents can open them in tight parking lots without banging a neighboring car, and kids appreciate the extra space for booster seats or sports equipment.
The transmission frequently shudders or slips between 60k and 100k miles, sometimes requiring a complete rebuild that costs $2,500–$4,000. Door latch failures are documented by NHTSA, with sliding doors getting stuck or popping open unexpectedly around 80k miles. Paint peeling on the hood and roof starts showing up after four years of sun exposure, and the infotainment touchscreen can become unresponsive or freeze after 70k miles.
Under 80k miles: $12,500–$16,000. 80k–140k miles: $9,000–$12,500. Over 140k miles: $6,500–$9,500. SE trims and accident-free history command the top of each band; accident-history vehicles or SXT trims without full service records drop toward the bottom.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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