Buick LeSabre vs. Lexus ES 300
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Highlights
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$26,725
Starting MSRP
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$31,725
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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205 hp
Horsepower
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210 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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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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3.0L/183
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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205 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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210 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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220 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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10 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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9.7 qts
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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P215/60VR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P215/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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P215/60VR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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P215/60VR16
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 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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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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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/level control
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/level control
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
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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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 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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6
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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108 ft³
Passenger Volume
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96 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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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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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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112 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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200 in
Length, Overall
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191 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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62 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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3,567 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,439 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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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
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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18 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
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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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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582
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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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr-Assisted
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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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 - 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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11.9 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.65 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.9 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.6 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2003 Lexus ES 300?
The 2003 Lexus ES 300 is more reliable than the 2005 Buick LeSabre according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2003 ES 300 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2005 LeSabre.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2003 Lexus ES 300?
The 2005 Buick LeSabre and the 2003 Lexus ES 300 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2003 Lexus ES 300?
The 2005 Buick LeSabre is cheaper than the 2003 Lexus ES 300 with a $26,725 starting MSRP versus a $31,725 starting MSRP.
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