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| Base | $21,700 | $19,500 | $16,165 | |
| Mileage Adj. | ($975) | ($425) | $0 | |
| Total | $20,725 | $19,075 | $16,165 | |
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| Base | $21,700 | $19,500 | $16,165 | |
| Mileage Adj. | ($975) | ($425) | $0 | |
| Total | $20,725 | $19,075 | $16,165 | |
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