BMW Z4 vs. Lexus SC 430
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Highlights
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$56,100
Starting MSRP
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$68,405
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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255 hp
Horsepower
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288 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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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 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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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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255 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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288 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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295 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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317 @ 3400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-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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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 23 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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P225/45YR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/40ZR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P255/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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18 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel 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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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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T145/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
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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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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171 in
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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39 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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51 in
Height, Overall
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53 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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97 in
Wheelbase
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103 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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27 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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34 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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10 ft³
Trunk Volume
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9 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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2
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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47 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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75 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Weight & Capacity
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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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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,314 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,840 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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
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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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 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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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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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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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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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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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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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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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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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.1 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.7 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 BMW Z4 or the 2010 Lexus SC 430?
The 2026 BMW Z4 is more reliable than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Z4 versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2010 SC 430.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW Z4 or the 2010 Lexus SC 430?
The 2026 BMW Z4 is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 with 28 MPG combined versus 19 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW Z4 or the 2010 Lexus SC 430?
The 2026 BMW Z4 is cheaper than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 with a $56,100 starting MSRP versus a $68,405 starting MSRP.
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