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Ext: Gray Metallic
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE93445

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,640
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$2,250
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$500
Sale Price
$28,995
Total Savings
$6,645
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Ext: Shadow Black
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE94071

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,640
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$2,250
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$500
Sale Price
$28,995
Total Savings
$6,645
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Ext: Oxford White
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE92976

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,640
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$2,250
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$500
Sale Price
$28,995
Total Savings
$6,645
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Ext: Oxford White
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE83109

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,640
Dealer Accessories
+$299
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$2,250
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$500
Sale Price
$29,124
Total Savings
$6,815
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Ext: Carbonized Gray Metallic
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE82880

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,640
Dealer Accessories
+$299
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$2,250
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$500
Sale Price
$29,124
Total Savings
$6,815

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Ext: Shadow Black
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRF09376

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,640
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$2,250
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$500
Sale Price
$29,195
Total Savings
$6,445
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Ext: Carbonized Gray Metallic
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRF09415

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,640
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$2,250
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$500
Sale Price
$29,195
Total Savings
$6,445
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Ext: Shadow Black
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE65802

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,735
Dealer Accessories
+$299
Retail Customer Cash **
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Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$2,250
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$500
Sale Price
$29,219
Total Savings
$6,815
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Ext: Oxford White
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE82900

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,640
Dealer Accessories
+$299
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$2,250
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Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$29,294
Total Savings
$6,645
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Ext: Carbonized Gray Metallic
Int: Ebony

Stock #: TRF33439

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,580
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$2,250
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Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$29,335
Total Savings
$6,245
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Ext: Oxford White
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRF09247

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,640
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$2,250
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$500
Sale Price
$29,395
Total Savings
$6,245
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Ext: Carbonized Gray Metallic
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: V95AR9B

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,640
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$2,250
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Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$29,395
Total Savings
$6,245
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Ext: Space White Metallic
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE88128

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$36,050
Dealer Accessories
+$299
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$29,534
Total Savings
$6,815
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Ext: Shadow Black
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE89009

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$36,385
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$29,570
Total Savings
$6,815
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Ext: Gray Metallic
Int: Ebony

Stock #: TRF37194

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$35,870
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$29,625
Total Savings
$6,245
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Ext: Gray Metallic
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE98782

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$36,275
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$29,630
Total Savings
$6,645
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Ext: Oxford White
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE91716

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$36,050
Dealer Accessories
+$299
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$29,704
Total Savings
$6,645
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Ext: Oxford White
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRE76615

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$37,080
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$30,265
Total Savings
$6,815

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Ext: Gray Metallic
Int: Navy Pier

Stock #: Z82KR9G

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$36,330
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Retail Customer Cash **
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Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$2,250
Sale Price
$30,600
Total Savings
$5,730
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Ext: Robins Egg Blue
Int: Navy Pier

Stock #: TRF04021

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$37,090
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$30,770
Total Savings
$6,320
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Ext: Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRF01307

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$37,430
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$30,785
Total Savings
$6,645
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Ext: Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Int: Medium Lt Smoked Truffle

Stock #: TRF01526

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$37,430
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$30,785
Total Savings
$6,645
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Ext: Robins Egg Blue
Int: Navy Pier

Stock #: TRF15223

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$36,780
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$30,979
Total Savings
$5,801
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Ext: Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Int: Navy Pier

Stock #: TRF10952

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$38,265
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$31,876
Total Savings
$6,389
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Ext: Shadow Black
Int: Navy Pier

Stock #: TRE48935

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$38,330
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$2,250
Bonus Cash **
Bonus Cash
Expires 12/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581267
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$500
Sale Price
$31,906
Total Savings
$6,424
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Ext: Agate Black Metallic
Int: Black

Stock #: TKF28730

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$51,690
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$3,000
Retail Bonus Cash **
Retail Bonus Cash
Expires 11/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581262
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$2,000
Sale Price
$39,690
Total Savings
$12,000
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Ext: Oxford White
Int: Black

Stock #: Q07AW2K

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$51,690
Retail Bonus Cash **
Retail Bonus Cash
Expires 11/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581262
** Not all customers will qualify
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$2,000
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$3,000
Sale Price
$39,690
Total Savings
$12,000
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Ext: Oxford White
Int: Black

Stock #: TKF26492

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$51,690
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$3,000
Retail Bonus Cash **
Retail Bonus Cash
Expires 11/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581262
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$2,000
Sale Price
$39,690
Total Savings
$12,000
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Ext: Iconic Silver Metallic
Int: Black

Stock #: TKE87684

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$51,750
Retail Bonus Cash **
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Expires 11/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581262
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$2,000
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$3,000
Sale Price
$39,750
Total Savings
$12,000
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Ext: Avalanche

Stock #: TFC38495

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$52,085
Retail Bonus Cash **
Retail Bonus Cash
Expires 11/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581262
** Not all customers will qualify
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$2,000
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
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$3,000
Sale Price
$40,085
Total Savings
$12,000
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Ext: Argon Blue Metallic
Int: Black

Stock #: TKF28360

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$52,085
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$3,000
Retail Bonus Cash **
Retail Bonus Cash
Expires 11/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581262
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$2,000
Sale Price
$40,085
Total Savings
$12,000
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Ext: Argon Blue Metallic
Int: Black

Stock #: TKE72339

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$55,965
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$3,000
Retail Bonus Cash **
Retail Bonus Cash
Expires 11/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581262
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$2,000
Sale Price
$43,965
Total Savings
$12,000
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Ext: Iconic Silver Metallic
Int: Black

Stock #: TKE74621

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$52,155
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$3,000
Retail Bonus Cash **
Retail Bonus Cash
Expires 11/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581262
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$2,000
Sale Price
$44,155
Total Savings
$8,000
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Ext: Argon Blue Metallic
Int: Black

Stock #: TKF05497

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$56,435
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$3,000
Retail Bonus Cash **
Retail Bonus Cash
Expires 11/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581262
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$2,000
Sale Price
$44,435
Total Savings
$12,000
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Ext: Carbonized Gray Metallic
Int: Black/Bronze

Stock #: TKE41951

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$57,750
Retail Customer Cash **
Retail Customer Cash
Expires 01/04/2027. Rebate ID: 1583838
** Not all customers will qualify
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$3,000
Retail Bonus Cash **
Retail Bonus Cash
Expires 11/16/2026. Rebate ID: 1581262
** Not all customers will qualify
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$2,000
Sale Price
$46,750
Total Savings
$11,000
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Ext: Shadow Black
Int: Dark Gray w/Black Onyx

Stock #: TLB44075

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Total Price
$46,380
Sale Price
$39,951
Total Savings
$6,429
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