Limited sedan models come with leather trim, air conditioning, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, theft alarm, an eight-way power driver's seat, AM/FM/MP3 with six-disc CD changer, and a trip computer. Some options are grouped into packages, including an Electronic Convenience Group, which includes automatic air conditioning, fog lamps, a heated and cooled front console and cupholder, temperature gauge and compass, map lights, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, remote start, garage-door opener, and tire pressure monitor ($1,230). There is also an electronic stability program ($425), sunroof ($775), uconnect phone ($360), uconnect gps ($1,285), and a navigation and sound package that includes the uconnect phone and navigation ($1,695). With the V6 engine, 18-inch wheels and tires are standard.

The LX convertible ($28,130) features a power vinyl soft top, six-way power front seats, power mirrors, air conditioning, rear defroster, a six-speaker sound system and 16-inch wheels and tires. It is powered by the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with the four-speed automatic transmission. Options for the LX convertible include 17-inch wheels and tires ($595), and a Convenience Group, which includes premium seats, remote start and a security alarm ($535).

The Touring convertible ($30,610) adds premium trim items, temperature gauge and compass, tire-pressure monitor, Touring suspension, power heated mirrors and 17-inch wheels and tires. Options for the Touring model include electronic stability program ($425), uconnect ($360), navigation and sound package ($1,780), Electronic Convenience Group ($860), and a Special Touring Group, which includes 18-inch wheels and tires, fog lamps, heated front seats, leather seating and trim, steering wheel audio controls and a windscreen ($1,320). The Touring is powered by the 2.7-liter flex-fuel V6 with four-speed automatic transmission.

The Limited convertible ($35,465) has the 3.5-liter V6 with 235 horsepower and the six-speed automatic transmission, and it adds additional exterior and interior trim items, remote start, security alarm, automatic climate control, auto-dimming mirror, Boston Acoustics sound system, steering-wheel audio controls and 18-inch chrome-clad wheels and leather seating and trim. Limited convertible options include the electronic stability program ($425), uconnect ($275), and uconnect gps, which includes an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and navigation ($1,200).

Safety features on all models include multi-stage front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and constant-force retractors, rear-seat child safety seat anchors and tethers (LATCH), and antilock brakes. Sedans have head-protecting side curtain airbags for both seating rows. Electronic stability program plus traction control and Brake Assist, which enhances emergency braking, are optional, and we recommend it. But most important, wear your seatbelts because they are your first line of defense in a crash.