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{{Vehicle
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|title=Chevrolet Cavalier
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|image=[[File:96cavalierz24coupe.jpg]]
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|classification=Compact car
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|bodystyle=2DR Coupe<br>4DR Sedan<br>4DR Wagon (until 1994)<br>2DR Convertible
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|transmission=5-speed manual<br>3-speed automatic (LS)
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|cylinders=4<br>6 (Z24, until 1994)
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|enginesize=2.2 liters<br>2.3 liters (1995 Z24)
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|horsepower=120<br>150 (1995 Z24)
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|drive=Front-wheel drive
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|mpg=25/37 (base)<br>25/32 (LS)<br>22/32 (1995 Z24)
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}}During [[Geo]]'s years in the market from 1989 to 1997 and again from 2002 to 2003, the [[Chevrolet Cavalier|Cavalier]] was [[Chevrolet]]'s entry-level car.
 
==Year-to-year changes==
  
==Year-to-year changes==
 
===1991===
  
===1991===
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===1995===
  
===1995===
   
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Like its Pontiac Sunfire sibling, the Cavalier was all-new for 1995. The latest edition in this million-selling low-priced car line featured a wider track and a longer wheelbase, improvements that were intended to give it a comfort and handling advantage over such competing models as the Ford Escort, Nissan Sentra, Dodge/Plymouth Neon and Toyota Corolla.
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Like its [[Pontiac Sunfire]] sibling, the Cavalier was all-new for 1995. The latest edition in this million-selling low-priced car line featured a wider track and a longer wheelbase, improvements that were intended to give it a comfort and handling advantage over such competing models as the [[Ford Escort]], [[Nissan Sentra/200SX]], [[Dodge/Plymouth Neon]] and [[Toyota Corolla]].
   
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Since late in Summer 1994, Chevrolet launched the all-new Cavalier in stages. The base Cavalier coupes and sedans, formerly the VL, plus the midlevel LS (formerly RS) sedans appeared in Fall 1994. They were powered by a slightly revised version of the 1994 models' 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine. On February 10, 1995, the performance-oriented 4-cylinder Z24 coupes and convertibles (both formerly RS) featured 2.3-liter Quad 4 powerplants.
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After it was unveiled at the New York International Automobile Show on March 30, 1994, the all-new Cavalier was launched in stages. The base Cavalier coupes and sedans, formerly the VL, plus the midlevel LS (formerly RS) sedans were priced in July 1994, with sales beginning in September 1994. They were powered by a slightly revised version of the 1994 models' 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine. Unveiled on February 10, 1995, the performance-oriented 4-cylinder Z24 coupes and convertibles (both formerly RS) featured 2.3-liter Quad 4 powerplants.
   
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A 5-speed manual transmission was standard on all Cavalier models except for the LS sedan and convertible, which had a 3-speed automatic as standard. A 4-speed automatic was optional on Quad 4- powered models.
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A 5-speed manual transmission was standard on all Cavalier models except for the sedans (including the LS) and the convertible, which had a 3-speed automatic as standard. A 4-speed automatic was optional on all models, particularly Quad 4 models.
   
 
Standard features on all models included 4-wheel antilock brake system (ABS), dual airbags, twin sport mirrors, cloth upholstery with Scotchgard, variable-speed wipers and power steering. LS models included air conditioning, 15-in. wheels and tires, tachometer and special body molding.
  
Standard features on all models included 4-wheel antilock brake system (ABS), dual airbags, twin sport mirrors, cloth upholstery with Scotchgard, variable-speed wipers and power steering. LS models included air conditioning, 15-in. wheels and tires, tachometer and special body molding.
   
 
With the RS discontinued, performance enthusiasts were soon able to order the hotter Z24 with its standard 16-in. wheels and tires, upgraded suspension settings for sportier handling, 150-horsepower Quad 4 engine (10 hp more than last year's V6) and sporty looks.
  
With the RS discontinued, performance enthusiasts were soon able to order the hotter Z24 with its standard 16-in. wheels and tires, upgraded suspension settings for sportier handling, 150-horsepower Quad 4 engine (10 hp more than last year's V6) and sporty looks.
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===1996===
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The 1996 models went on sale in September 1995 with no changes to the trim levels.
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===1999===
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The convertible continued sales through the 2000 model year.
   
 
==Retail prices==
  
==Retail prices==
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===2DR Coupe===
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*'''$8,970 '''(1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2DR Coupe)
  
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{| class="sortable wikitable"
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*'''$9,120 '''(1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 4DR Sedan)
  
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!Model year
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*'''$10,840 '''(1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2DR Coupe)
  
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! class="unsortable" |Trim level
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*'''$11,440 '''(1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 4DR Sedan)
  
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!List price
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*'''$11,590 '''(1994 Chevrolet Cavalier 4DR Wagon)
  
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!Destination charge
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*'''$13,995 '''(1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 V6 2DR Coupe)
  
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!Effective date
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*'''$16,995 '''(1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2DR Convertible)
  
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|- align="center"
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*'''$19,995 '''(1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 V6 2DR Convertible)
  
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|1991
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All 1994 models still remained in the North American market until at least 1996, especially as late as in May.
  
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|VL
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|$7,995
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|
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|February 10, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1991
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| style="text-align:center;"|RS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$9,065
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|February 10, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1991
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| style="text-align:center;"|Z24 V6
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| style="text-align:center;"|$12,050
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|February 10, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1992
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| style="text-align:center;"|VL
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| style="text-align:center;"|$8,899
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|October 13, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1992
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| style="text-align:center;"|RS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$9,999
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|October 13, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1992
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| style="text-align:center;"|Z24 V6
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| style="text-align:center;"|$12,995
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|October 13, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1994
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| style="text-align:center;"|VL
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| style="text-align:center;"|$8,970
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| style="text-align:center;"|$475
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| style="text-align:center;"|December 17, 1993
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1994
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| style="text-align:center;"|RS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$10,840
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| style="text-align:center;"|$475
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| style="text-align:center;"|December 17, 1993
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1994
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| style="text-align:center;"|Z24 V6
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| style="text-align:center;"|$13,995
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| style="text-align:center;"|$475
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| style="text-align:center;"|December 17, 1993
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1995
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| style="text-align:center;"|Base
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| style="text-align:center;"|$10,060
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| style="text-align:center;"|$485
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| style="text-align:center;"|July 4, 1994
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1995
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| style="text-align:center;"|Z24
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| style="text-align:center;"|$13,810
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| style="text-align:center;"|$485
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| style="text-align:center;"|January 3, 1995
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1996
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| style="text-align:center;"|Base
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| style="text-align:center;"|$10,500
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| style="text-align:center;"|$495
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| style="text-align:center;"|September 4, 1995
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1996
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| style="text-align:center;"|Z24
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| style="text-align:center;"|$14,200
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| style="text-align:center;"|$495
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| style="text-align:center;"|September 4, 1995
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1997
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| style="text-align:center;"|Base
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| style="text-align:center;"|$10,980
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| style="text-align:center;"|$500
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| style="text-align:center;"|July 27, 1997
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1997
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| style="text-align:center;"|RS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$12,225
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| style="text-align:center;"|$500
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| style="text-align:center;"|July 27, 1997
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1997
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| style="text-align:center;"|Z24
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| style="text-align:center;"|$14,465
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| style="text-align:center;"|$500
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| style="text-align:center;"|July 27, 1997
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|}
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===4DR Sedan===
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{| class="sortable wikitable"
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!Model year
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! class="unsortable" |Trim level
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!List price
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!Destination charge
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!Effective date
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|- align="center"
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|1991
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|VL
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|$8,270
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|
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|February 10, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1991
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| style="text-align:center;"|RS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$9,265
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|February 10, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1992
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| style="text-align:center;"|VL
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| style="text-align:center;"|$8,999
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|October 13, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1992
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| style="text-align:center;"|RS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$10,199
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|October 13, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1994
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| style="text-align:center;"|VL
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| style="text-align:center;"|$9,120
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| style="text-align:center;"|$475
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| style="text-align:center;"|December 17, 1993
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1994
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| style="text-align:center;"|RS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$11,440
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| style="text-align:center;"|$475
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| style="text-align:center;"|December 17, 1993
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1995
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| style="text-align:center;"|Base
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| style="text-align:center;"|$10,265
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| style="text-align:center;"|$485
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| style="text-align:center;"|July 4, 1994
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1995
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| style="text-align:center;"|LS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$12,465
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| style="text-align:center;"|$485
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| style="text-align:center;"|July 4, 1994
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1996
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| style="text-align:center;"|Base
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| style="text-align:center;"|$10,700
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| style="text-align:center;"|$495
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| style="text-align:center;"|September 4, 1995
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1996
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| style="text-align:center;"|LS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$12,900
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| style="text-align:center;"|$495
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| style="text-align:center;"|September 4, 1995
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1997
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| style="text-align:center;"|Base
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| style="text-align:center;"|$11,180
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| style="text-align:center;"|$500
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| style="text-align:center;"|July 27, 1997
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1997
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| style="text-align:center;"|LS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$13,380
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| style="text-align:center;"|$500
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| style="text-align:center;"|July 27, 1997
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|}
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===4DR Wagon===
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{| class="sortable wikitable"
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!Model year
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! class="unsortable" |Trim level
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!List price
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!Destination charge
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!Effective date
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|- align="center"
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|1991
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|VL
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|$9,225
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|
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|February 10, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1991
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| style="text-align:center;"|RS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$10,270
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|February 10, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1992
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| style="text-align:center;"|VL
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| style="text-align:center;"|$10,099
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|October 13, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1992
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| style="text-align:center;"|RS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$11,199
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|October 13, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1994
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| style="text-align:center;"|RS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$11,590
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| style="text-align:center;"|$475
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| style="text-align:center;"|December 17, 1993
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|}
   
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===2DR Convertible===
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As of July 1, 1994:
  
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{| class="sortable wikitable"
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*'''$10,060 '''(1995 Chevrolet Cavalier 2DR Coupe)
  
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!Model year
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As of July 11, 1994:
  
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! class="unsortable" |Trim level
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*'''$10,265 '''(1995 Chevrolet Cavalier 4DR Sedan)
  
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!List price
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As of August 28, 1994:
  
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!Destination charge
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*'''$12,465 '''(1995 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4DR Sedan)
  
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!Effective date
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As of January 3, 1995:
  
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|- align="center"
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*'''$13,810 '''(1995 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2DR Coupe)
  
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|1992
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As of April 28, 1995:
  
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|RS
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*'''$17,210 '''(1995 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2DR Convertible)
  
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|$15,395
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|
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|October 13, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1992
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| style="text-align:center;"|Z24 V6
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| style="text-align:center;"|$18,305
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| style="text-align:center;"|
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| style="text-align:center;"|October 13, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1994
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| style="text-align:center;"|RS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$16,995
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| style="text-align:center;"|$475
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| style="text-align:center;"|December 17, 1993
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1994
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| style="text-align:center;"|Z24 V6
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| style="text-align:center;"|$19,995
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| style="text-align:center;"|$475
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| style="text-align:center;"|December 17, 1993
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1995
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| style="text-align:center;"|LS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$17,210
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| style="text-align:center;"|$485
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| style="text-align:center;"|April 28, 1995
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1996
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| style="text-align:center;"|LS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$17,500
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| style="text-align:center;"|$495
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| style="text-align:center;"|September 4, 1995
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1997
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| style="text-align:center;"|LS
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| style="text-align:center;"|$17,935
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| style="text-align:center;"|$500
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| style="text-align:center;"|July 27, 1997
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|}
   
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All 1994 models still remained in the North American market until at least 1996, especially as late as in May.
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==Shipping prices==
  
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*'''$475 '''(1992-1994 models)
  
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*'''$485 '''(1995 models)
  
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*'''$495 '''(1996 models)
  
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*'''$500 '''(1997-1998 models)
  
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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96cavalierlsconvertible(4).jpg|Opening (or closing) the rooftop
  
96cavalierlsconvertible(4).jpg|Opening (or closing) the rooftop
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
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==Video Clips==
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[[File:Chevrolet Cavalier 2DR Coupe (1995)|thumb|center|240 px]]
 
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[[Category:4-door station wagons]]
  
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[[Category:Compact vehicles]]
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[[Category:4-cylinder vehicles]]
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[[Category:6-cylinder vehicles]]
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[[Category:5-speed manual vehicles]]
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[[Category:4-speed automatic vehicles]]
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[[Category:Front-wheel drive vehicles]]

Revision as of 19:22, 28 March 2020

During Geo's years in the market from 1989 to 1997 and again from 2002 to 2003, the Cavalier was Chevrolet's entry-level car.

Year-to-year changes

1991

During its second generation, the Chevrolet Cavalier consisted of a 2-door convertible (RS only), 2-door coupe (RS, VL and Z24 V6), 4-door sedan (RS and VL), and a 4-door station wagon (RS and VL).

1992

A new 6-cylinder Z24 convertible was added to the Cavalier's lineup in 1992.

1994

The 3.1-liter V6 engine and the station wagon models were no longer available after this model year. The last of these models went on sale through early 1995.

1995

Like its Pontiac Sunfire sibling, the Cavalier was all-new for 1995. The latest edition in this million-selling low-priced car line featured a wider track and a longer wheelbase, improvements that were intended to give it a comfort and handling advantage over such competing models as the Ford Escort, Nissan Sentra/200SX, Dodge/Plymouth Neon and Toyota Corolla.

After it was unveiled at the New York International Automobile Show on March 30, 1994, the all-new Cavalier was launched in stages. The base Cavalier coupes and sedans, formerly the VL, plus the midlevel LS (formerly RS) sedans were priced in July 1994, with sales beginning in September 1994. They were powered by a slightly revised version of the 1994 models' 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine. Unveiled on February 10, 1995, the performance-oriented 4-cylinder Z24 coupes and convertibles (both formerly RS) featured 2.3-liter Quad 4 powerplants.

A 5-speed manual transmission was standard on all Cavalier models except for the sedans (including the LS) and the convertible, which had a 3-speed automatic as standard. A 4-speed automatic was optional on all models, particularly Quad 4 models.

Standard features on all models included 4-wheel antilock brake system (ABS), dual airbags, twin sport mirrors, cloth upholstery with Scotchgard, variable-speed wipers and power steering. LS models included air conditioning, 15-in. wheels and tires, tachometer and special body molding.

With the RS discontinued, performance enthusiasts were soon able to order the hotter Z24 with its standard 16-in. wheels and tires, upgraded suspension settings for sportier handling, 150-horsepower Quad 4 engine (10 hp more than last year's V6) and sporty looks.

1996

The 1996 models went on sale in September 1995 with no changes to the trim levels.

1999

The convertible continued sales through the 2000 model year.

Retail prices

2DR Coupe

Model year Trim level List price Destination charge Effective date
1991 VL $7,995 February 10, 1991
1991 RS $9,065 February 10, 1991
1991 Z24 V6 $12,050 February 10, 1991
1992 VL $8,899 October 13, 1991
1992 RS $9,999 October 13, 1991
1992 Z24 V6 $12,995 October 13, 1991
1994 VL $8,970 $475 December 17, 1993
1994 RS $10,840 $475 December 17, 1993
1994 Z24 V6 $13,995 $475 December 17, 1993
1995 Base $10,060 $485 July 4, 1994
1995 Z24 $13,810 $485 January 3, 1995
1996 Base $10,500 $495 September 4, 1995
1996 Z24 $14,200 $495 September 4, 1995
1997 Base $10,980 $500 July 27, 1997
1997 RS $12,225 $500 July 27, 1997
1997 Z24 $14,465 $500 July 27, 1997

4DR Sedan

Model year Trim level List price Destination charge Effective date
1991 VL $8,270 February 10, 1991
1991 RS $9,265 February 10, 1991
1992 VL $8,999 October 13, 1991
1992 RS $10,199 October 13, 1991
1994 VL $9,120 $475 December 17, 1993
1994 RS $11,440 $475 December 17, 1993
1995 Base $10,265 $485 July 4, 1994
1995 LS $12,465 $485 July 4, 1994
1996 Base $10,700 $495 September 4, 1995
1996 LS $12,900 $495 September 4, 1995
1997 Base $11,180 $500 July 27, 1997
1997 LS $13,380 $500 July 27, 1997

4DR Wagon

Model year Trim level List price Destination charge Effective date
1991 VL $9,225 February 10, 1991
1991 RS $10,270 February 10, 1991
1992 VL $10,099 October 13, 1991
1992 RS $11,199 October 13, 1991
1994 RS $11,590 $475 December 17, 1993

2DR Convertible

Model year Trim level List price Destination charge Effective date
1992 RS $15,395 October 13, 1991
1992 Z24 V6 $18,305 October 13, 1991
1994 RS $16,995 $475 December 17, 1993
1994 Z24 V6 $19,995 $475 December 17, 1993
1995 LS $17,210 $485 April 28, 1995
1996 LS $17,500 $495 September 4, 1995
1997 LS $17,935 $500 July 27, 1997

All 1994 models still remained in the North American market until at least 1996, especially as late as in May.

Gallery

Video Clips

Chevrolet_Cavalier_2DR_Coupe_(1995)

Chevrolet Cavalier 2DR Coupe (1995)

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