Lexus GS 450h vs. Porsche Cayman
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Highlights
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$63,635
Starting MSRP
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$52,600
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded H-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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29 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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338 hp
Horsepower
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275 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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2
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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257 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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213 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded H-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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338 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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275 @ 7400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.5 L/211
Displacement
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2.7 L/165
Displacement
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Displacement
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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7-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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29 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 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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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare 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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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear 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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P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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P265/45ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P235/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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P235/45ZR18
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 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front 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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire 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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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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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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Steering
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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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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
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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Measurements
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38 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
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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192 in
Length, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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112 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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51 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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48 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip 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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62 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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17 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 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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4,112 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,888 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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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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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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Safety
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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
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
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
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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120
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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340
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
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
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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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 Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2018 Lexus GS 450h or the 2016 Porsche Cayman?
The 2016 Porsche Cayman is more reliable than the 2018 Lexus GS 450h according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2016 Cayman versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2018 GS 450h.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Lexus GS 450h or the 2016 Porsche Cayman?
The 2018 Lexus GS 450h is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Porsche Cayman with 31 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Lexus GS 450h or the 2016 Porsche Cayman?
The 2016 Porsche Cayman is cheaper than the 2018 Lexus GS 450h with a $52,600 starting MSRP versus a $63,635 starting MSRP.
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