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Standard


$79
Compact SUV


$79
Special


$79
Midsize


$80
Economy


$82
Fullsize


$83
Midsize Elite


$85
Standard Elite Special


$88
Fullsize Elite Pickup Regular Cab


$86
Premium Pickup Regular Cab


$95
Luxury Elite


$141
Premium Elite SUV


$168
Luxury


$183
Mini Van


$227
Oversize SUV


$257
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$79 | |
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