Aston Martin DB9 vs. Lexus LFA
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Highlights
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$198,250
Starting MSRP
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$375,000
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Premium Unleaded V-12
Engine Type
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Gas V10
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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13 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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11 City / 16 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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540 hp
Horsepower
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552 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / -1 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Premium Unleaded V-12
Engine Type
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Gas V10
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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540 @ 6750
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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552 @ 8700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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457 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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354 @ 6800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6.0 L/362
Displacement
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4.8L/293
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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13 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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11 City / 16 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P245/35YR20
Front Tire Size
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P265/35ZR20
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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20 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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20 x 9.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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20 X 11 in
Rear Wheel Size
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20 x 11.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P295/30YR20
Rear Tire Size
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P305/30ZR20
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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20 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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4
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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36 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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51 in
Height, Overall
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48 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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7 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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186 in
Length, Overall
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177 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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108 in
Wheelbase
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103 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,935 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,483 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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220
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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16 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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15.4 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2016 Aston Martin DB9 or the 2012 Lexus LFA?
The 2016 Aston Martin DB9 is more reliable than the 2012 Lexus LFA according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2016 DB9 versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2012 LFA.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Aston Martin DB9 or the 2012 Lexus LFA?
The 2016 Aston Martin DB9 is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Lexus LFA with 15 MPG combined versus 12 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Aston Martin DB9 or the 2012 Lexus LFA?
The 2016 Aston Martin DB9 is cheaper than the 2012 Lexus LFA with a $198,250 starting MSRP versus a $375,000 starting MSRP.
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