Buick Regal vs. Pontiac Firebird
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Highlights
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$27,065
Starting MSRP
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$20,050
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas/Ethanol
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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182 hp
Horsepower
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200 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
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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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas/Ethanol
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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172 @ 4900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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225 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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182 @ 6700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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200 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.4L/145
Displacement
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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19 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P235/50VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P235/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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T125/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare 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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P235/50VR18
Front Tire Size
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P235/55R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel 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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18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 8 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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18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Salisbury Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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N/A
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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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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15
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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38 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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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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Pwr
Steering Type
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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37 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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108 in
Wheelbase
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101 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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190 in
Length, Overall
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193 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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29 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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46 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second 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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55 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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97 ft³
Passenger Volume
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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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
Liftover Height
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35 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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58 in
Height, Overall
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51 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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73 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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54 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
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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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 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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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 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 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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3,605 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,319 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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-
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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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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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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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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512
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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12.4 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.0 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.9 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Power
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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
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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2017 Buick Regal or the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
The 2017 Buick Regal is more reliable than the 2002 Pontiac Firebird according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2017 Regal versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2002 Firebird.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 Buick Regal or the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
The 2017 Buick Regal is more fuel efficient than the 2002 Pontiac Firebird with 23 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Buick Regal or the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
The 2002 Pontiac Firebird is cheaper than the 2017 Buick Regal with a $20,050 starting MSRP versus a $27,065 starting MSRP.
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