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2012 Audi A6 3.0 Premium4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan |
2012 BMW 535 i xDrive4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class BaseE350 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan |
2012 Infiniti M37x Base4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan |
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(2012 Audi A6 4dr AWD quattro Sedan shown)
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(2012 BMW 535 4dr AWD Sedan shown)
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(2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 4dr AWD 4MATIC Sedan shown)
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(2012 Infiniti M37x 4dr AWD Sedan shown)
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*Does not include customer cash-back incentives or options |
$46,284* | $50,215* | $47,506* | $41,274* | |
| MSRP | $49,900 | $54,800 | $52,990 | $49,850 | |
| Destination Charge | $875 | $895 | $875 | $895 | |
| Invoice Price | $46,408 | $50,415 | $49,281 | $46,149 | |
| Total List Price | $50,775 | $55,695 | $53,865 | $50,745 | |
| Available Engines | 310-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (premium) | 300-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium) | 302-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium) | 330-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (premium) | |
| Available Transmissions | 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | |
| Fuel Economy City | 19 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | |
| Fuel Economy Highway | 28 mpg | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | |
| NHTSA Crash Test Data | |||||
| Other, Overall Rollover Rating | - | ![]() |
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| Side - Pole, Side - Pole | - | ![]() |
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| Side, Rear Seat | - | ![]() |
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| Overall, Overall | - | ![]() |
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| Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | - | ![]() |
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| Front, Overall Front | - | ![]() |
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| Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | - | ![]() |
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| Front, Driver's | - | ![]() |
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| Side, Front Seat | - | ![]() |
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| Side - Barrier, Side - Barrier | - | ![]() |
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| Front, Passenger's | - | ![]() |
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| Side, Overall Side | - | ![]() |
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| IIHS Crash Test Data | |||||
| Side, Driver Torso | Acceptable | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Dynamic Rating | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Head and Neck | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Torso | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Structure/safety cage | Good | Good | Good | Acceptable | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Overall Rear | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Other, Roof Strength | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Overall Side | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Head Protection | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Overview | 2012 Audi A6 3.0 Premium | 2012 BMW 535 i xDrive | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2012 Infiniti M37x Base | |
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Safety Overview
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Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer |
driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer | Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer |
Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer |
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| Available: driver and passenger front impact airbags |
N/A | Available: driver and passenger front impact airbags |
Available: rear center 3 point seatbelt |
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| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Standard | Standard | N/A | |
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Drive-Type Overview
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all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | |
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Audio Overview
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Standard: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 10, amplifier, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
Standard: AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 10, amplifier, graphic equalizer, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
Standard: AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, 8, amplifier, theft deterrent, window grid antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
Standard: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 6, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, amplifier, graphic equalizer, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, amplifier, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: 15 brand, premium amplifier, automatic equalizer, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder |
Available: radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder |
Available: amplifier, graphic equalizer, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: 10 brand, amplifier, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder |
Available: 16 performance, premium amplifier, graphic equalizer, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder |
Available: 12 brand, premium amplifier, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: 14 brand, premium amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
N/A | Available: 14 brand, premium amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
N/A | ||
| Interior | 2012 Audi A6 3.0 Premium | 2012 BMW 535 i xDrive | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2012 Infiniti M37x Base | |
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Air conditioning, front
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dual zone front automatic | dual zone front automatic | dual zone front automatic | dual zone front automatic | |
| Air filter | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Air conditioning, rear
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with separate controls | with separate controls | N/A | N/A | |
| Underseat ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Auxiliary visors
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N/A | N/A | dual | N/A | |
| Cargo concealed storage | N/A | Standard | N/A | N/A | |
| Cargo net | N/A | N/A | Available | Available | |
| Cargo tie downs | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Cell phone
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N/A | Available: pre-wiring |
N/A | N/A | |
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Clock
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in-dash | in-dash | analog | analog | |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive cruise control | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
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Cup holders
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front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | |
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Gear shift knob trim
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leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | leather | |
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12V DC power outlet
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3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
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Lighter elements
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N/A | N/A | front | front | |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Overhead console
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mini with storage | N/A | mini | mini with storage | |
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Floor console
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full | full | full | full | |
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Floor mats
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Standard: carpeted front & rear |
carpeted front & rear | Standard: carpeted front & rear |
carpeted front & rear | |
| Available: rubber front & rear |
N/A | Available: rubber front & rear |
N/A | ||
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Front windows
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power | power | power | power | |
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Rear windows
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power | power | power | power | |
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1-Touch Window Up
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front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | |
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1-Touch Window Down
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front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | |
| Programmable garage door opener | Standard | Available | Standard | Standard | |
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Instrumentation
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analog | analog | analog | analog | |
| Driver information center | Standard | Standard | Standard | N/A | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip computer | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Water temp gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Low fuel warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Service interval warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior temperature display | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Lighting - map lights
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front & rear | front & rear | front & rear | front & rear | |
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Lighting - dome light
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fade | fade | fade | fade | |
| Lighting - cargo light | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Illuminated vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
| Rear window defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Rearview mirror
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auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | |
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Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
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Fuel door release
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power | N/A | keyfob | N/A | |
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Remote trunk release
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power | power | power | power | |
| Retained accessory power | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Seatback storage pockets
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Steering wheel material
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Standard: leather |
leather | Standard: leather |
leather | |
| Available: leather/metal-look |
N/A | Available: leather/genuine wood |
N/A | ||
| Head-up display | Available | Available | N/A | N/A | |
| Seats | 2012 Audi A6 3.0 Premium | 2012 BMW 535 i xDrive | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2012 Infiniti M37x Base | |
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Front seat type
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bucket | Standard: bucket |
bucket | Standard: bucket |
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| N/A | Available: adaptive bucket |
N/A | Available: premium bucket |
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Seating capacity
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5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | |
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Front seat driver direction controls
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8-way power | Standard: 8-way power |
Standard: 8-way power |
8-way power | |
| N/A | Available: 10-way power |
Available: 12-way power |
N/A | ||
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Front passenger seat direction controls
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8-way power | Standard: 8-way power |
8-way power | 8-way power | |
| N/A | Available: 10-way power |
N/A | N/A | ||
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Lumbar support
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driver | driver and passenger | Standard: driver and passenger |
driver and passenger | |
| N/A | N/A | Available: driver |
N/A | ||
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Front armrests
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center | center | center | center | |
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Front head restraints
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adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | |
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Heated front seats
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driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | Available: driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Available: driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | |
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Cooled front seats
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Available: driver and passenger |
Available: driver and passenger |
Available: driver and passenger |
Available: driver and passenger |
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Memory
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driver | Standard: driver |
driver and passenger | driver | |
| N/A | Available: driver and passenger |
N/A | N/A | ||
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Rear seats
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60-40 bench | Standard: bench |
Standard: bench |
bench | |
| N/A | Available: 60-40 bench |
Available: 60-40 bench |
N/A | ||
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Rear armrest
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with pass-thru | Standard: with pass-thru |
Standard | with pass-thru | |
| N/A | Available: with pass-thru and skibag |
N/A | N/A | ||
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Rear head restraints
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3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | |
| Heated rear seats | Available | Available | N/A | N/A | |
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Seat trim
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leather | leather | Standard: leatherette |
leather | |
| N/A | N/A | Available: leather |
N/A | ||
| Entertainment | 2012 Audi A6 3.0 Premium | 2012 BMW 535 i xDrive | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2012 Infiniti M37x Base | |
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Radio
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Standard: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
Standard: AM/FM/HD/Satellite-capable, seek-scan |
Standard: AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | |
| Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
N/A | ||
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CD player
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in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted 6-disc | in-dash mounted single | |
| MP3 capability | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary audio input | N/A | Standard | Standard | N/A | |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Standard | N/A | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice recognition | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
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Speakers
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Standard: 10 |
Standard: 10 |
Standard: 8 |
Standard: 6 |
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| Available: 15 brand |
Available: 16 performance |
Available: 14 brand |
Available: 10 brand |
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| Available: 14 brand |
N/A | N/A | Available: 12 brand |
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Amplifier
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Standard: Standard |
Standard: Standard |
Standard: Standard |
Available | |
| Available: premium |
Available: premium |
Available: premium |
Available: premium |
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Equalizer
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Available: automatic |
graphic | N/A | N/A | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Entertainment system
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N/A | Available: with DVD |
Available: with DVD and digital media |
N/A | |
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Navigation system
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Available: with voice activation |
Available: with voice activation |
Available: with voice activation |
Available: with voice activation |
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1st row LCD screen
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Standard: 1 |
1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Available: 2 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
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2nd row LCD screen
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N/A | Available: 2 |
Available: 2 |
N/A | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security | 2012 Audi A6 3.0 Premium | 2012 BMW 535 i xDrive | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2012 Infiniti M37x Base | |
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Airbags, frontal
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driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | |
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Airbags, side impact
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seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | |
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Airbags, side curtain
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curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | |
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Airbags, knee protection
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driver and passenger | N/A | driver | N/A | |
| Occupant sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Traction control
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ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Standard | Standard | N/A | |
| Stolen-vehicle tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard | N/A | |
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Height adjustable safety belts
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front | N/A | front | front | |
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Seatbelt pretensioners
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front and rear | front | front and rear | front | |
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Headlights
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Standard: halogen |
high intensity low/high beam | Standard: halogen |
high intensity low/high beam | |
| Available: LED low/high beam |
N/A | Available: high intensity low/high beam |
N/A | ||
| Available: high intensity low/high beam |
N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
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Exterior light control
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programmable | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | |
| Delay off headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight washer | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Cornering lights | Available | Standard | Available | N/A | |
| Daytime running lights | Standard | Standard | Standard | N/A | |
| Directionally adaptive headlights | Available | Standard | Available | Available | |
| LED brakelights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Door curb lights
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4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Illuminated entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking assist | Available | Available | Available | Standard | |
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Remote keyless entry
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keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | |
| Keyless access system | Standard | Available | Available | Standard | |
| Panic alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Door locks
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power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Content theft-deterrent alarm system | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition disable | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Lane departure | N/A | Available | Available | Available | |
| First aid kit | N/A | N/A | Standard | Available | |
| Theft deterrent radio | Standard | Standard | Standard | N/A | |
| Blind spot sensor | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Low tire pressure warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Warranty | 2012 Audi A6 3.0 Premium | 2012 BMW 535 i xDrive | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2012 Infiniti M37x Base | |
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Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
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48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/60,000 | |
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Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles)
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48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 48/50,000 | 72/70,000 | |
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Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles)
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144/unlimited | 144/unlimited | 48/50,000 | 84/unlimited | |
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Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles)
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48/unlimited | 48/unlimited | unlimited/unlimited | 48/unlimited | |
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Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles)
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12/5,000 | 48/50,000 | N/A | N/A | |
| Exterior | 2012 Audi A6 3.0 Premium | 2012 BMW 535 i xDrive | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2012 Infiniti M37x Base | |
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Antenna
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window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid | |
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Body material
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galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | |
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Paint
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Standard: clearcoat monotone |
Standard: clearcoat monotone |
Standard: clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone | |
| Available: metallic monotone |
Available: metallic monotone |
Available: metallic monotone |
N/A | ||
| Available: pearlcoat monotone |
N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
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Bodyside moldings
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N/A | N/A | body-colored | N/A | |
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Bodyside insert
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N/A | N/A | chrome | N/A | |
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Grille trim
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black w/chrome surround | chrome | chrome | Standard: chrome |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | Available: black |
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Fog/driving lights
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front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front | |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | |
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Rear cargo door
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trunk | Standard: trunk |
Standard: trunk |
trunk | |
| N/A | Available: power open and close trunk |
Available: power open and close trunk |
N/A | ||
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Tinted windows
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light | light | light | light | |
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Rear window type
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fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | |
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Mirrors
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power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger | dual power remote w/tilt down | |
| Heated side mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Mirrors, auto dimming
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Available: driver and passenger |
driver and passenger | driver | N/A | |
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Sunroof
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1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | Standard: 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | |
| N/A | N/A | Available: 1st row exterior express open sliding and tilting glass |
N/A | ||
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2nd row sunroof
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N/A | N/A | Available: fixed glass with power sunshade |
N/A | |
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Spoiler
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N/A | Available: lip |
Available: lip |
Available: lip |
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| Roof rack | N/A | N/A | Available | N/A | |
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Tires
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Standard: P225/55HR17.0 BSW AS |
Standard: P245/45VR18.0 BSW run flat AS |
Standard: P245/45HR17.0 BSW performance AS |
P245/50VR18.0 BSW performance AS | |
| Available: P245/45HR18.0 BSW AS |
Available: P245/40ZR18.0 BSW run flat AS |
Available: P245/40ZR18.0 BSW performance AS |
N/A | ||
| Available: P255/40YR19.0 BSW performance |
N/A | Available: P245/40HR18.0 BSW performance AS |
N/A | ||
| Available: P255/35HR20.0 BSW performance |
N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
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Wheels
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Standard: 17" silver aluminum |
Standard: 18" silver aluminum |
Standard: 17" silver aluminum |
Standard: 18" silver aluminum |
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| Available: 18" silver aluminum |
Available: 19" silver aluminum |
Available: 18" silver aluminum |
Available: 18" painted aluminum |
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| Available: 19" silver aluminum |
N/A | Available: silver aluminum |
N/A | ||
| Available: 20" polished forged aluminum |
N/A | Available: 18" black aluminum |
N/A | ||
| Available: silver aluminum |
N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
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Spare tire and wheel
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compact steel | N/A | compact steel | compact steel | |
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Windshield wipers - front
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variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Mud flaps | Available | N/A | N/A | Available | |
| Mechanical | 2012 Audi A6 3.0 Premium | 2012 BMW 535 i xDrive | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2012 Infiniti M37x Base | |
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Engine
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3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.7L V-6 | |
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Engine - valvetrain
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DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | |
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Turbocharger
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intercooled supercharger | intercooled turbo | N/A | N/A | |
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Brakes
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4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | |
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Antilock braking system (ABS)
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4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Drive type
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all wheel | all wheel | all wheel | all wheel | |
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Exhaust
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stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | |
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Steering
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rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | rack & pinion | |
| Speed sensitive steering | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Suspension tuning
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Standard: regular |
regular | Standard: regular |
regular | |
| Available: sport |
N/A | Available: sport |
N/A | ||
| Ride control | N/A | Available | N/A | N/A | |
| Adaptive suspension | N/A | Available | N/A | N/A | |
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Front suspension type
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multi-link | double wishbone | strut | double wishbone | |
| Front anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Front shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Front springs
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coil | coil | coil | coil | |
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Rear suspension type
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multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Rear shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Rear springs
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coil | coil | coil | coil | |
| Electronic stability system | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
| Tiptronic automatic | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | |
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Transmission
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8-spd auto w/OD | 8-spd auto w/OD | 7-spd auto w/OD | 7-spd auto w/OD | |
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Axle ratio
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2.85 | 3.08 | 3.07 | 3.36 | |
| Specifications | 2012 Audi A6 3.0 Premium | 2012 BMW 535 i xDrive | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Base | 2012 Infiniti M37x Base | |
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Exterior length
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193.9 " | 193.1 " | 191.7 " | 194.7 " | |
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Exterior body width
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73.8 " | 73.2 " | 73.0 " | 72.6 " | |
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Exterior height
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57.8 " | 57.6 " | 57.9 " | 59.6 " | |
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Engine
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3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.7L V-6 | |
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Horsepower
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310 @ 5,500 rpm | 300 @ 5,800 rpm | 302 @ 6,500 rpm | 330 @ 7,000 rpm | |
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Torque
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325 @ 2,900 rpm | 300 @ 1,200 rpm | 273 @ 3,500 rpm | 270 @ 5,200 rpm | |
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Fuel economy - city
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19 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | |
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Fuel economy - highway
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28 mpg | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | |
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Bore-and-Stroke
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3.33 / 3.50 " | 3.31 / 3.53 " | 3.66 / 3.39 " | 3.76 / 3.39 " | |
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Curb weight
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4,045 lbs. | 4,233 lbs. | 3,979 lbs. | 4,063 lbs. | |
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Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
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N/A | 5,379 lbs. | N/A | 5,137 lbs. | |
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Payload
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N/A | 1,058 lbs. | N/A | N/A | |
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Wheelbase
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114.7 " | 116.9 " | 113.2 " | 114.2 " | |
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Front track
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64.1 " | 63.0 " | 63.0 " | 62.0 " | |
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Rear track
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63.7 " | 64.1 " | 63.7 " | 61.6 " | |
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Turning radius
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19.5 ' | 19.6 ' | 18.5 ' | 18.7 ' | |
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Drag coefficient
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.26 | .30 | .28 | .27 | |
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Front legroom
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41.3 " | 41.4 " | 41.3 " | 44.0 " | |
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Rear legroom
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37.4 " | 36.1 " | 35.8 " | 36.2 " | |
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Front headroom
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37.2 " | 40.5 " | 37.9 " | 39.1 " | |
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Rear headroom
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37.8 " | 38.3 " | 38.2 " | 37.7 " | |
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Front hiproom
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N/A | N/A | N/A | 54.3 " | |
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Rear hiproom
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N/A | N/A | N/A | 53.5 " | |
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Front shoulder room
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57.5 " | 58.3 " | 57.8 " | 58.4 " | |
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Rear shoulder room
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56.3 " | 56.2 " | 56.9 " | 56.7 " | |
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Luggage volume
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14.1 cu.ft. | 14.0 cu.ft. | 15.9 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | |
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Luggage volume (max)
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14.1 cu.ft. | 14.0 cu.ft. | 15.9 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | |
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Passenger volume
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97 cu.ft. | N/A | N/A | 104 cu.ft. | |
| Fuel tank | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | |





