Buick LeSabre vs. Chevrolet Malibu
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$26,725
Starting MSRP
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$25,800
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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205 hp
Horsepower
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163 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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6
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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205 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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163 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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1.5L/-TBD-
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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184 @ 2500-3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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10 qts
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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P215/70R15
Front Tire Size
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P205/65R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P215/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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P205/65R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Four-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/level control
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/level control
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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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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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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200 in
Length, Overall
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194 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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6
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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108 ft³
Passenger Volume
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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112 in
Wheelbase
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111 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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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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Weight & Capacity
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,567 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,135 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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N/A
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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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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Navigation System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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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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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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Brakes
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11.9 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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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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10.9 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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