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Fuel: 13 mpg city / 16 mpg hwy
MSRP: $41,705

The 2009 Hummer H3 is available in three trims: H3, H3x, and the H3 Alpha. The H3 and H3x are powered by a 242 horsepower 3.7L inline five-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission; where as the Alpha is powered by a 300 horsepower 5.3L V8 engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Standard amenities include OnStar communication system with hands-free telephone, keyless remote entry, tinted glass, and roof rails. Bluetooth wireless capability for hands-free phone operation is now standard on all models. Optional features include an R/V monitor and moon roof. Safety features include tire pressure monitor system, dual front airbags, and front and rear head curtain airbags.

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Year	2009
Make	Hummer
Model	H3
Trim	Alpha 4Dr SUV
MSRP	$41,705	$37,115	$38,095
Destination	$780	$850	$800

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Depreciation	$7,729	$15,563	$13,287
Financing	$3,142	$2,921	$2,620
Insurance	$6,570	$6,555	$6,500
State Fees	$528	$467	$433
Fuel	$20,970	$19,692	$20,294
Maintenance	$2,735	$3,951	$3,576
Repairs	$2,982	$2,352	$2,505
Total 5 Year Cost	$44,656	$51,501	$49,215
Hybrid Tax Credit	$0	$0	$0
5-Year Cost of Similar Vehicles	$50,868	$48,632	$48,777
Difference	-$6,212	$2,869	$438
Value Rating	Excellent	Poor	Below Average

Headlight Wiper/Washers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Wipers, Variable Intermittent	Std	Std	Std
Heated Wiper/Washers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Wiper	Std	Std	Std
Internal Emergency Trunk Release	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	Std	Std	Std
Theft Deterrent System	N/A	Std	Std
Traction Control	Std	N/A	N/A
Adjustable Pedals	N/A	Pkg	Std
Parking Distance Control	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	Opt	N/A	N/A
Heated Outside Mirrors	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Foldaway Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Power Mirrors	Std	Std	Std
Auto Tilt Down Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Auto Dimming Mirrors	N/A	Pkg	Std
Auto Day/Night Mirror	Std	Pkg	Pkg
Memory Mirrors	N/A	Pkg	Std
Hill Decent Control	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Fog Lights	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Fog Lights	Std	Std	Std
Daytime Running Lights	Std	N/A	N/A
Limited Slip Differential	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Rear Window Defroster	Std	Std	Std
Engine Immobilizer	N/A	Std	Std
Integrated Child Safety Seat	N/A	N/A	N/A
Child Safety Locks	Std	N/A	Std
Child Safety Seat Anchors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear View Camera	Opt	Std	Std
Brake Assist	N/A	Std	Std
Side Air Bag(s)	Std	Std	Std
Knee Air Bag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Passenger Air Bag	Std	N/A	Std
Driver Air Bag	Std	N/A	Std
Head/Curtain Airbag	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
HID Headlights	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Rear Airbag	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Rear Curtain Airbag	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Rear Side Airbag	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Remote mirrors	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Stability Control	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn

Trans Speeds	4	5	5
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Name	Transmission, 4 Speed Automatic w/Overdrive	Transmission, 5 Speed Automatic w/Overdrive	Transmission, 5 Speed Automatic
Standard MPG	13/16	13/17	13/17
Fuel Type	Unleaded Regular	Unleaded Regular	Unleaded Regular
Fuel Delivery System	Multi Fuel Induction	N/R	SFI
Bore x Stroke	3.78x3.62	N/R	3.66x3.41
Compression Ratio	9.9	N/R	9
Number of Valves	N/R	N/R	2
Number of Cylinders	8	8	8
Cylinder Configuration	Vee	Vee	Vee
Camshaft	N/R	N/R	SOHC
Torque	320@4000	330@3950	330@3950
Horsepower	300@5200	303@5650	303@5650
Engine Size	5.3	4.7	4.7
Engine Type	Gas	Gas	Ethanol/Gas
Engine Name	Engine: V8, 5.3 Liter	Engine: V8, 4.7 Liter	Engine: V8, FFV, 4.7 Liter

Fuel Capacity	23.0	27.0	27
Towing Capacity (Std/Max)	N/R	N/R	N/R
Payload Capacity (Std/Max)	N/R	N/R	1540
Tonnage	N/R	N/R	N/R
GVWR	6001	6650	6650
Cargo Capacity (Std/Max)	N/R	N/R	102.4
Curb Weight	4883	5043	5106
Ground Clearance	9.7	N/R	8.7
Rear Legroom	36.1	34.5	37.4
Front Legroom	41.9	41.4	41.4
Rear Shoulder Room	53.5	58.9	59.6
Front Shoulder Room	54	59.4	59.4
Rear Headroom	39.8	39.2	39.3
Front Headroom	40.7	40.8	40.8
Wheelbase	111.9	119.2	119.2
Height	73.2	74.3	73.5
Length	187.5	200.8	200.8
Width	85	76	76
Seating Capacity (Std/Max)		7/8	7/8

Power Windows	Std	Std	Std
Power Trunk/Liftgate	N/A	Std	N/A
Power Trunk Pulldown	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Information Center	N/A	Std	Std
Trip Computer	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Sunshade	N/A	N/A	N/A
Steering Wheel Memory	N/A	N/A	N/A
Steering Wheel Scope	N/A	N/A	N/A
Steering Wheel Tilt	Std	N/A	N/A
Power Outlet(s)	Std	Std	Std
Power Locks	Std	Std	Std
Auto On Headlights	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Keyless Entry	Std	Std	Std
Cruise Control	Std	Std	Std
Compass	Std	N/A	N/A

IIHS Roof Strength	N/R	N/R	N/R
IIHS Rear Crash	Poor	N/R	N/R
IIHS Best Pick	N/R	N/R	N/R
IIHS Overall Side Crash	Acceptable	N/R	N/R
IIHS Overall Front Crash	Acceptable	N/R	N/R
NHTSA Rating Rollover	3	4	4
NHTSA Rating Overall	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
NHTSA Rating Rear Side	5	Not Tested	Not Tested
NHTSA Rating Front Side	5	Not Tested	Not Tested
NHTSA Rating Front Passenger	4	5	5
NHTSA Rating Front Driver	5	5	5

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Premium Interior Trim	N/A	Std	N/A
Cup Holders	Std	N/A	N/A
Cargo Net	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cargo Cover	Std	N/A	N/A
Air Filtration System	N/A	N/A	N/A

Rear Fixed Glass Liftgate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Spoiler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sunroof	N/A	N/A	Opt
Moonroof	Opt	Opt	N/A
Roof Rail	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Privacy Glass	Std	Std	Std
Panorama roof	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Side Steps	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn

Satellite Radio	Std	Std	Std
Compact Disc Player	Pkg	Std	Std
Compact Disc MP3 Capable	N/A	Std	Std
Compact Disc Changer	Std	Grp	N/A
DVD Entertainment	Opt	Opt	Std
iPod Connector	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn

CorrosionWarrantyMiles	unlimited	100000	100000
CorrosionWarrantyMonths	72	60	60
Roadside Assistance Years	N/R	N/R	N/R
Roadside Assistance Miles	N/R	N/R	N/R
Maintenance Warranty Months	none	none	none
Maintenance Warranty Miles	none	none	none
Powertrain Warranty Months	60	120	120
Powertrain Warranty Miles	100000	5000000	5000000
Full Warranty Months	48	36	36
Full Warranty Miles	50000	36000	36000

Leather Seats	Pkg	Pkg	Pkg
Massaging Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Ventilated Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Heated Rear Seats	N/A	Grp	Opt
Heated Front Seats	Std	Opt	Std
Air Conditioned Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Folding Rear Seat	Std	Std	Std
Memory Seat	N/A	Pkg	Std
Dual Power Seats	N/A	Pkg	N/A
Third row seat	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn

Trailer Hitch	Grp	Pkg	Pkg
Tow Hooks	Std	N/A	Grp
Trailer Harness	Grp	Pkg	Pkg
Transmission Oil Cooler	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
Engine Oil Cooler	N/A	Pkg	Pkg
Rear Sliding Window	N/A	N/A	N/A

Wheel Locks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wheel Covers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Full Spare Tire	N/A	Std	Std
Alloy Wheels	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn

Voice Activated Controls	N/A	N/A	N/A
Navigation System	Opt	Grp	Pkg
Blue Tooth Compatible	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Homelink Universal Transmitter	Std	Std	Std
GPS/Satellite Communication	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn

Model Year	2009	2009	2008
Final Assembly Location	United States	United States	United States
EPA Class	SPORT UTILITY	SPORT UTILITY	SPORT UTILITY
Class	Mid-Size SUV	Mid-Size SUV	Mid-Size SUV

Dealer Advertising Fee	1-3% MSRP (Est)	1-3% MSRP (Est)	1-3% MSRP (Est)
Dealer Holdback	1251.15	1113.45	1142.85

Rear Heater	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Air Conditioning	N/A	Std	Std
Front Air Conditioning	Std	Std	Std