Buick Regal vs. Pontiac Grand Prix
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Highlights
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$27,065
Starting MSRP
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$22,210
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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18 City / 28 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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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
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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2.4L/145
Displacement
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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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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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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172 @ 4900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
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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19 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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11.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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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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18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front 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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P235/50VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P235/50VR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/60R16
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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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
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Wide Track
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Wide Track
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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13
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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2
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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Pwr
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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38 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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37 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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37 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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54 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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58 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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97 ft³
Passenger Volume
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98 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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190 in
Length, Overall
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198 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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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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108 in
Wheelbase
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111 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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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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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 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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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 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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3,477 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
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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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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N/A
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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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Not Available
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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12.6 x -TBD- in
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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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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12.4 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.5 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
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 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The 2017 Buick Regal is more reliable than the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2017 Regal versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2008 Grand Prix.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 Buick Regal or the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The 2017 Buick Regal is more fuel efficient than the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix with 23 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Buick Regal or the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is cheaper than the 2017 Buick Regal with a $22,210 starting MSRP versus a $27,065 starting MSRP.
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