Gas is definitely a big one, but I don't think that the MDS will really match the economy of a V6. Maybe for a short while, but once they bring that Phoenix engine out, I'm sure it won't any longer. Even then, I think as mentioned above, people buy a car because of the overall cost, not just due to gas. If one car is $30,000 and another car is $25,000, that makes a difference in monthly payments if people can't afford to pay the whole thing. Definitely understandable. That may be my situation, if the car is $30,000 for the R/T, I just may not get it at all.

Yes, this is true when it comes to comparing it to something in the same class, but I also look at the cost, which seems to be a big thing here lately. Yes, I can get more power out of a Camry, but what one is going to cost me more with the feature I want? Overall, however, I think it all comes down to what a person wants regardless of cost. More people want more power, they don't want looks, don't want this option, don't want that. Even if the Avenger had better performance, I almost wonder if it would really make that much of a difference to people, or if it's just personal preference? Hopefully we'll be able to figure this one out of Chrysler ever decides to kick things into the competition area rather then just lag behind.

Yes, you are right, it is a turbo not a super. My fault.