I’d like to update pricing for the 2008 Dodge Avenger. But I cannot find a source of information that is both current, complete, and free of errors.

The Dodge site currently shows the base price of the Avenger SE as $19,020. Edmunds also shows this price. Some other sites, including Consumer Guide and Autobytel, are one price increase behind, at $18,895. Others, including Cars.com and CarsDirect, are a price increase ahead of Dodge’s own site, at $19,265.

With the latest price increase, satellite radio appears to have become standard. But at the same time many options appear to have become unavailable on this trim level. Or is the latest information simply not complete?

ABS is shown as neither a standard nor an optional feature. It’s standard on the related Chrysler Sebring, which lists for only $100 more despite the more premium brand, so I suspect it’s also now standard on the Avenger. But no site currently shows it as such.

These cars are made not far from where I live. Maybe I should ask the plant. Someone there must know if ABS is now standard.

Chrysler’s frequent price increases only further complicate the situation. Knowledgeable car buyers can take advantage of them, though. Look closely on a dealer’s lot, and you might find cars at two or even three different price levels. Buying a car that’s been on the lot for a few months longer could save you hundreds of dollars.