Lexus GS 450h vs. Lexus SC 430
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Highlights
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$63,635
Starting MSRP
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$68,405
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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29 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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338 hp
Horsepower
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288 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear 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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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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3.5 L/211
Displacement
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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338 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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288 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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257 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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317 @ 3400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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29 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 23 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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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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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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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P235/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/40ZR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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T145/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
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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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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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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50 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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38 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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72 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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55 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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9 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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57 in
Height, Overall
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53 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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192 in
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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27 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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34 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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112 in
Wheelbase
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103 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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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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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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75 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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47 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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
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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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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4,112 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,840 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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
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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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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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
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
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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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
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
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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-
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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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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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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Brakes
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13 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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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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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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.1 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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 2018 Lexus GS 450h or the 2010 Lexus SC 430?
The 2010 Lexus SC 430 is more reliable than the 2018 Lexus GS 450h according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2010 SC 430 versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2018 GS 450h.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Lexus GS 450h or the 2010 Lexus SC 430?
The 2018 Lexus GS 450h is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 with 31 MPG combined versus 19 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Lexus GS 450h or the 2010 Lexus SC 430?
The 2018 Lexus GS 450h is cheaper than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 with a $63,635 starting MSRP versus a $68,405 starting MSRP.
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