Our Review 2005 Dodge Stratus
The Dodge Stratus for 2005
Made in UNITED STATES for Dodge, the Stratus for 2005 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $19,255 USD with a invoice price of $17,845 USD.
Stratus Dimensions
In 2005 the Stratus has an overall length of 191.20 inches and a width of 70.60 inches. It sits a total of 54.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.20 inches. Front headroom is 37.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Stratus a turning radius of 36.80 inches. It uses 205/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 108.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Stratus comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3182 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V engine gets 21 - 22 miles/gallon city and 28 - 30 miles/gallon highway off a 16.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Stratus are also available.
Pricing
The Stratus retails for $19,255 USD with a invoice price of $17,845 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $675 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists ABS Brakes, Side Head Curtain Airbag, Cassette Player, CD Changer, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat.
Exterior color choices include Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Graphite Metallic, Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Linen Gold Metallic, Magnesium Pearl, Midnight Blue Pearl Coat, Satin Jade Pearl Coat, Stone White with interior choices of Dark Slate Gray Cloth Interior, Taupe Cloth Interior. The Stratus seats 5 people with 42.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 84 month/70,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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