DaimlerChrysler released pricing on Magnum AWD models today...

2005 AWD Dodge Magnum SXT Model

The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2005 AWD Dodge Magnum SXT model is $27,900 (excluding $625 destination). This includes the added front differential, transfer case and all-wheel-drive front suspension, a five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStickĀ®, 18-inch wheels and touring tires, performance disk brakes and a 19-gallon fuel tank with the 3.5-liter V-6 High Output engine.

2005 AWD Dodge Magnum RT Model

The MSRP for the 2005 AWD Dodge Magnum RT model is $31,370 (excluding $625 destination). This includes the addition of the front differential, transfer case and all-wheel-drive front suspension. (The five-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch wheels and touring tires, performance disk brakes and 19-gallon fuel tank already are included as standard equipment on the Dodge Magnum RT.)

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redriderbob

 

i'm assuming it's full time awd system right? i have'nt really been keeping up on this topic, sorry. any differences in performance because of the awd? just wondering what i might be sacrificing for the awd system.

thanks

 

That's really not too bad. $2000 for the SXT and $1400 for the RT upgrade. It's less than I thought it would be. My dealer was predicting "about $2000" but I thought that it would be around $3200 for the SXT given all of the other goodies you get besides AWD. I think it's about a 2 MPG gas mileage hit. There seems to be alot of people waiting to order the AWD, my wife and I decided to go ahead with the RWD after thinking through how many days out of the year we would actually need AWD and the extra initial cost and gas mileage hits. A good friend that works at chrysler said that the only reason they came out with AWD was because too many people remember the old RWD cars with a 70/30 weight distribution.

 

Already showing up at dealers, like Bramption Dodge located near the Bramption, Ontario plant where the car is built!

redriderbob

 

Are the different wheels something that is specific to the Canadian market or the R/T+AWD combo?

 

Ol Yeller...its actually the 4Matic AWD systems from the mercedes benz line (eclass among others).

 

I would rather have the 5 speed auto tranny - its worth the extra bucks - do you know if they have any plans on raising the ground clearance for the future

 

Still is the 5speed auto tranny if im not mistaken.

 

I was looking this up on edmunds - does anyone know what the load leveling and height adjustment is and does?