Buick Riviera vs. Cadillac XLR
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Highlights
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$33,820
Starting MSRP
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$86,215
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Supercharged Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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240 hp
Horsepower
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320 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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2
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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Supercharged Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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4.6L/279
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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280 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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310 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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240 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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320 @ 6400
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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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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13.2 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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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P235/50WR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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T125/70R16
Spare Tire Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare 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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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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P235/50WR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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SLA double wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Semi Trailing Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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SLA double wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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41 ft
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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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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Power
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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16
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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Measurements
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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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11.6 max 4.4 min ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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75 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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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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207 in
Length, Overall
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178 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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37 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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114 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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32 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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55 in
Height, Overall
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50 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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Not Available lbs
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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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
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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Not Available lbs
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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100 lbs
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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3,699 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,647 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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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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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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970
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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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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Power
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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11.85 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.8 x 1.3 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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10.94 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.0 x 1.0 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 1999 Buick Riviera or the 2009 Cadillac XLR?
The 1999 Buick Riviera is more reliable than the 2009 Cadillac XLR according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1999 Riviera versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2009 XLR.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 2009 Cadillac XLR?
The 2009 Cadillac XLR is more fuel efficient than the 1999 Buick Riviera with 18 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1999 Buick Riviera or the 2009 Cadillac XLR?
The 1999 Buick Riviera is cheaper than the 2009 Cadillac XLR with a $33,820 starting MSRP versus a $86,215 starting MSRP.
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