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2004 Oldsmobile Alero

Est. Market Price: Invoice Price Range: List Price Range: $17,630 - $22,326 $17,283 - $21,118 $18,485 - $23,335
Key Features: - ABS Brakes (available as a standard feature) - Air Conditioning (available as a standard feature) - CD Player (available as a standard feature) - Gets 24 MPG in the city. - Gets 33 MPG on the highway. - Power Windows/Locks (available as a standard feature) - Basic Manufacturer Warranty of 5 years 60,000 miles. Vehicle Information: The 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is a 2- or 4-door, 5-passenger family coupe, or family sedan, available in 8 trims, ranging from the GX Sedan to the GLS Coupe. The 2004 Oldsmobile Aleros competitors include the Chevrolet Cavalier, the Hyundai Tiburon, and the Volkswagen New Beetle. Upon introduction, the GX Sedan is equipped with a standard 2.2-liter, I4, 140-horsepower engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 33-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is optional. The GLS Coupe is equipped with a standard 3.4-liter, V6, 170-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is a carryover from 2003.
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that affect vehicle pricing. There are additional costs not shown here which vary from state to state and even region-to-region. These include taxes, title, registration, and emission fees. Specific vehicles may have dealer- or manufacturer-added options not shown here that also affect price. In addition, there may be regional marketing and advertising fees or other costs that are beyond a dealer s control. Your Autoweb.com Accredited Dealer will help you understand how a vehicles price is calculated and would be happy to answer your questions on specific vehicle configurations.
Similar Vehicles The following chart contains other manufacturers vehicles that are similar to the

Alero. List Price

$21,975 $21,975 $18,495 $18,495 $18,495 $18,495 $23,095 $23,095 $18,490 $18,490
Dodge Stratus Sedan ES Dodge Stratus Sedan ES Kia Optima EX Kia Optima EX Kia Optima EX Kia Optima EX Toyota Camry Solara SLE Toyota Camry Solara SLE Volkswagen Jetta Sedan GL TDI Volkswagen Jetta Sedan GL TDI

Engine

2.7L 6Cyl. 200hp Gas 2.7L 6Cyl. 200hp Gas 2.4L 4Cyl. 138hp Gas 2.4L 4Cyl. 138hp Gas 2.4L 4Cyl. 138hp Gas 2.4L 4Cyl. 138hp Gas 2.4L 4Cyl. 157hp Gas 2.4L 4Cyl. 157hp Gas 1.9L 4Cyl. 90hp Turbo Diesel 1.9L 4Cyl. 90hp Turbo Diesel
MPG MPG ABS City hwy Brakes Airbags
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Available Trims Manufacturers often sell the same vehicle with varying levels of equipment. These are
called "trim levels." The trim levels for the Alero are shown below. List Price
$20,435 $20,435 $21,985 $21,985 $23,335 $23,085 $18,485 $18,485
Alero GL1 Coupe Alero GL1 Sedan Alero GL2 Coupe Alero GL2 Sedan Alero GLS Coupe Alero GLS Sedan Alero GX Coupe Alero GX Sedan
2.2L 4Cyl. 140hp Gas 2.2L 4Cyl. 140hp Gas 3.4L 6Cyl. 170hp Gas 3.4L 6Cyl. 170hp Gas 3.4L 6Cyl. 170hp Gas 3.4L 6Cyl. 170hp Gas 2.2L 4Cyl. 140hp Gas 2.2L 4Cyl. 140hp Gas
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Major standard features available for the Alero:

Alero GL1 Coupe

Cruise Control, Tachometer, Air Conditioning, Rear Defroster, Bench Seating, Power Seats, CD Player, Power Windows, Power Locks, Bucket Seating, Sunroof,

Alero GL1 Sedan

Cruise Control, Tachometer, Air Conditioning, Rear Defroster, Power Locks, Power Windows, CD Player, Bench Seating, Power Seats, Bucket Seating, Sunroof,

Alero GL2 Coupe

Cruise Control, Tachometer, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Power Windows, Bench Seating, Power Seats, Rear Defroster, Power Locks, Bucket Seating, Sunroof,

Alero GL2 Sedan

Cruise Control, Tachometer, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Bench Seating, Power Seats, CD Player, Rear Defroster, Power Locks, Bucket Seating, Sunroof,

Alero GLS Coupe

Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tachometer, CD Player, Power Windows, Bench Seating, Power Seats, Leather Seats, Rear Defroster, Power Locks, Bucket Seating, Sunroof,

Alero GLS Sedan

Cruise Control, Tachometer, CD Player, Power Windows, Bench Seating, Power Seats, Leather Seats, Rear Defroster, Power Locks, Air Conditioning, Bucket Seating, Sunroof,

Alero GX Coupe

Cruise Control, Air Conditioning, Tachometer, CD Player, Bench Seating, Rear Defroster, Power Locks, Bucket Seating,

Alero GX Sedan

Reliability and Satisfaction Ratings The Autoweb Reliability Ratings are collected from visitors and past customers of
Autobytel Incs websites (Autobytel.com, Autoweb.com and CarSmart.com) via online survey conducted by an independent third party. Reliability and Satisfaction Ratings are out of a possible 100 points. Oldsmobile Alero All Vehicles
Overall Satisfaction With Vehicle

Vehicle Reliability

Durability Mechanical Quality 76 86

Other Vehicle Qualities

Performance Style Ergonomics Fit and Finish Interior comfort Safety Features 88 88
Percentage Of People Reporting Problems With:
Air Conditioning 11% 10% Body Hardware 19% 15% Cooling 11% 5% Engine 11% 12% Fuel System 19% 6% Paint 14% 15% Power Equipment 8% 9% Ignition 5% 5% Exhaust 11% 3% Electrical 38% 19% Brakes 51% 18% Body Integrity 14% 12%
Suspension 11% 8% Other 22% 29%

Transmission 8% 12%

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