2010 Dodge Avenger, Cheaper than the 2009 Model

OK, we are only talking about at most a $1,500 difference in the prices of the two model year vehicles, but it's still a start. According to American manufacturer Chrysler, the new Avengers will also get two new additions, the Express and Heat models, both "loaded" with standard features.

The Avenger will start at $19,970 (including $740 destination), a price to be paid for the new entry level model, the Express. The car is powered by a 2.4l World Engine, mated to an automatic transmission and comes equipped with Uconnect Phone, iPod Control, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, power driver’s seat, heated premium cloth seats, heated exterior mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, chromed interior accents, Media Center 430 radio with touchscreen and 30-gigabyte hard drive, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, 17-inch aluminum wheels and chromed crosshair grille.

The new addition to the range, the Heat is priced at $20,970 (including $740 destination), some $1,500 less than the model it replaces. It adds to the features of the Express fog lamps, rear spoiler, 18-inch aluminum wheels, body-color crosshair grille and six Boston Acoustics speakers.

What's interesting about the Heat is the fitting under the hood of a 3.5-liter V6 engine, as well as the addition of chromed dual exhausts, sport-tuned suspension, performance steering and six-speed transmission with Auto Stick.

"For the Dodge Avenger models, we have packed in more features throughout the Dodge product lineups to empower our customers to do more, have more fun and live their lives to the fullest,” Ralph Gilles, Dodge Brand president and CEO said.