Buick LeSabre vs. Lexus RX 300
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Highlights
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$26,725
Starting MSRP
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$35,125
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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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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19 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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205 hp
Horsepower
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220 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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230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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222 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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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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220 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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10 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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9.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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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
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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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
Spare Tire Size
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225/70SR16
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P215/70R15
Front Tire Size
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225/70SR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P215/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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225/70SR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire 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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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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Suspension
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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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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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Independent
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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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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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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17
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
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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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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Measurements
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg 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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74 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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57 in
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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200 in
Length, Overall
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180 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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57 in
Height, Overall
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66 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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40 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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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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56 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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108 ft³
Passenger Volume
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110 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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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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75 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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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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38 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head 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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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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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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112 in
Wheelbase
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103 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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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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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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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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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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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
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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3,715 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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18 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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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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80
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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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11.9 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.3 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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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (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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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 - 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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10.9 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.7 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2003 Lexus RX 300?
The 2003 Lexus RX 300 is more reliable than the 2005 Buick LeSabre according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2003 RX 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 RX 300?
The 2005 Buick LeSabre and the 2003 Lexus RX 300 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Buick LeSabre or the 2003 Lexus RX 300?
The 2005 Buick LeSabre is cheaper than the 2003 Lexus RX 300 with a $26,725 starting MSRP versus a $35,125 starting MSRP.
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