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By KBB Editors
Updated December 23, 2019
If a powerful V6 engine, European-inspired ride and handling and a lavish interior are at the top of your mid-size sedan shopping list, the 2013 Chrysler 200 is tailor-made for you. The 200 Convertible offers seating for four and the only retractable hardtop in this price segment.
Although its entry-level price starts around $20,000, once you start to add options, pricing for the 2013 Chrysler 200 can quickly climb. If you’re looking for class-leading fuel economy or a state-of-the-art 4-cylinder engine, the 200 isn’t the best choice.
The 2013 Chrysler 200 receives only modest changes, with the popular S trim remade as a package for the Touring and Limited trims. A new 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty backs the 200, and the convertible gets an upgraded suspension for a more engaging driving experience.
To the trained eye, the Chrysler 200 is a cleverly remade version of the company’s former mid-size sedan, the Sebring. But look closer and you’ll see so much more than just a modest facelift. The 200’s suspension has been thoroughly overhauled, giving it impressive handling characteristics that feel better than those of the Accord or Camry. Its engine and transmission choices are also relatively new, and its interior looks as elegant as any Audi or Acura sedan. If Chrysler’s 200 falls short, it’s in the areas of fuel economy, rear-seat comfort and trunk space, where such as the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima and Toyota Camry are superior to the 200. However, unlike its competition, the 200 can be had in convertible form with the convenience of a retractable hard top.
Used 2013 Chrysler 200 pricing starts at $5,963 for the 200 LX Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $21,185 when new. The range-topping 2013 200 S Convertible 2D starts at $9,361 today, originally priced from $33,590.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (nat'l average) | |||
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$21,185 | $5,963 | |||
$22,385 | $6,434 | |||
$24,055 | $6,271 | |||
$26,745 | $6,895 | |||
$29,015 | $7,683 | |||
$33,090 | $9,408 | |||
$33,590 | $9,361 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2013 Chrysler 200 models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
From the point of view of a driving enthusiast, the 2013 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan might be the biggest surprise of the year. Its 3.6-liter V6 has impressive power reserves that allow the 200 to rocket from zero to 60 mph in just over six seconds, and to merge and pass with supreme confidence. And, despite its front-drive platform, we detected only minimal torque steer, even when launched hard from a standing stop. The 200’s suspension provides a smooth and controlled ride, yet manages to keep the 200 relatively level in even the sharpest hairpin turns. Smooth, quiet and surprisingly fuel-efficient, the V6 is a far better choice than the buzzy 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. On long stretches of highway, the 200’s steering required little input to keep the car on course, and uneven or grooved pavement did not upset its manners. With the available retractable hardtop in place, the 200 convertible is nearly as quiet inside as the sedan.
Goodbye, sow’s ear; hello, silk purse. Deep blacks, rich browns and warm tans replace the old Chrysler interior palate of hard plastic finishes and dowdy colors. Sweeping, richly-textured, soft-touch surfaces display fewer seams but more chrome and metallic trim, elevating the 2013 Chrysler 200’s cabin to Business Class if not First. Layered trim replaces unsightly gaps, and instrumentation combines modern function with classic style. Both cloth and leather seats are well-tailored, but rear legroom is tight if the front seats are adjusted for six-footers. A driver’s lumbar adjuster and split-folding rear seatbacks are standard on every model. Noise insulation is admirable, which is great for Bluetooth users.
The 2013 Chrysler 200, as its name implies, looks more like a Chrysler 300 in training than an entry-level mid-size sedan. LED-accented headlights flank the new corporate grille. Chrome details are generous but tasteful, and 17- and 18-inch wheels add to its premium presence. The 200 sits lower than the Sebring, for a more aggressive stance, and Chrysler even took pains to conceal the more unsightly underpinnings visible on the old Sebring. The overall effect is a car that went to finishing school rather than being rushed to market.
TAUT SUSPENSION
The old Sebring drove like a softly-sprung rental car, but the 2013 Chrysler 200’s revamped suspension and steering place it at the top of its category. It’s an unexpected but welcome pleasure.
GARMIN NAVIGATION RADIO
Chrysler’s newest audio units feature mapping by industry-leader Garmin. Not only is the system intuitively simple to operate, the large 6.5-inch screen makes it easy for older eyes to navigate the on-screen commands.
The entry-level Chrysler 200 LX for 2013 features a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, a 4-speed automatic transmission, power windows, mirrors and locks, keyless entry, remote trunk release, heated side mirrors, 17-inch wheel covers, air conditioning with filtration, tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, driver’s-seat manual lumbar support and height adjustment, and an AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD player and an auxiliary audio input jack. Instruments feature LED lighting, an outside temperature display and an analog clock. Standard safety features include 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, electronic traction and stability control, front-seat side-impact airbags, and front and rear side-curtain airbags.
Above the 200 LX, the two up-level trims are the Touring and Limited, each of which can be equipped with the new S trim package that includes 18-inch wheels, black-finish grille and blackout surrounds. Standard on the Touring and Limited is a 6-speed automatic transmission, aluminum-alloy wheels, automatic on/off headlights, 8-way power driver’s seat and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. The luxury-oriented Limited adds a V6 engine, leather, heated front seats, 17-inch wheels, touch-screen audio system with a hard drive (though navigation is optional on all but the LX), foglights, Boston Acoustic audio, remote start and Chrysler’s UConnect hands-free phone setup.
Chrysler’s 2.4-liter 4-cylinder is not the most refined engine in its class but, with 173 horsepower on tap, it’s not the weakest either. When paired with the 6-speed transmission, this engine can move the 2013 Chrysler 200 briskly and promises fuel economy near the top of its class. For an extra $1,750, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is the engine to have. Smooth, potent and nearly as efficient, it turns the 200 from a sleeper to a keeper.
2.4-liter inline-4
173 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm
166 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 21/29 mpg (4-speed automatic), 20/31 mpg (6-speed automatic), 18/27 mpg (convertible)
3.6-liter
283 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm
260 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/29 mpg
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Curb Weight | 3402 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 100.3 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 191.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.6 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 108.9 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 83.5 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Number of Doors | 4 doors |
City | 21 mpg | ||
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Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
4 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 173 @ 6000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 166 @ 4400 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |
Used 2013 Chrysler 200 | Used 2013 Acura ILX | Used 2016 Dodge Dart | Used 2015 Ford Focus | ||
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Price | $6,434 | $6,024 | $6,143 | $6,088 | |
KBB.com Rating | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.3 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.6 | |
Fuel Economy | City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 39/Hwy 38/Comb 38 MPG | City 28/Hwy 41/Comb 32 MPG | City 27/Hwy 40/Comb 31 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Flexible Fuel | |
Safety Rating | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 173 @ 6000 RPM | 111 @ 5500 RPM | 160 @ 5500 RPM | 160 @ 6500 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, VTEC, 1.5L | 4-Cyl MltAr Turbo 1.4L | 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.0L | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
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