Cadillac ELR vs. Cadillac STS
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$65,000
Starting MSRP
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$47,280
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas/Electric
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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32 - 85
Combined MPGe
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-
Combined MPGe
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-
Combined MPGe
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-
MPG
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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36 - 40 mi.
Range
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-
Range
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-
Range
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5 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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-
Level 2 Charging
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-
Level 2 Charging
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17 kWh
Battery Capacity
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-
Battery Capacity
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-
Battery Capacity
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233 hp
Horsepower
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302 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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4
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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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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373
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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272 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas/Electric
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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1.4L/85.3
Displacement
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3.6L/220
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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233
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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302 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1-Speed A/T
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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31 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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10.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P245/40R20
Rear Tire Size
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P235/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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20 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear 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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P245/40R20
Front Tire Size
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P235/50VR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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20 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel 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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Suspension
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N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
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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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Watts Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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HiPer Strut
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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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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Electric Pwr
Steering Type
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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18
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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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
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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186 in
Length, Overall
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197 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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35 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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50 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
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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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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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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106 in
Wheelbase
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116 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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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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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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9 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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4,065 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,973 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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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
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Electrical
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N/A
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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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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Regenerative
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.9 x 1.3 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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 - 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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11.5 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.7 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 2016 Cadillac ELR or the 2011 Cadillac STS?
The 2016 Cadillac ELR is more reliable than the 2011 Cadillac STS according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 ELR versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2011 STS.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Cadillac ELR or the 2011 Cadillac STS?
The 2011 Cadillac STS is cheaper than the 2016 Cadillac ELR with a $47,280 starting MSRP versus a $65,000 starting MSRP.
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