Lexus GS 200t vs. Nissan Maxima
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Highlights
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$46,310
Starting MSRP
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$38,340
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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241 hp
Horsepower
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300 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear 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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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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3.5 L/213
Displacement
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Displacement
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241 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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300 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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258 @ 1650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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261 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
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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P235/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
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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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P235/50VR17
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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72 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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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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55 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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112 in
Wheelbase
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109 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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192 in
Length, Overall
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193 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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37 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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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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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
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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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
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 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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3,805 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,609 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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17 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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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
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 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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Safety
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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80
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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (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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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2017 Lexus GS 200t or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2017 Lexus GS 200t is more reliable than the 2023 Nissan Maxima according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2017 GS 200t versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Maxima.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 Lexus GS 200t or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2017 Lexus GS 200t is more fuel efficient than the 2023 Nissan Maxima with 26 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Lexus GS 200t or the 2023 Nissan Maxima?
The 2023 Nissan Maxima is cheaper than the 2017 Lexus GS 200t with a $38,340 starting MSRP versus a $46,310 starting MSRP.
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