Lexus IS 350C vs. Pontiac G8
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Highlights
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$47,640
Starting MSRP
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$28,250
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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306 hp
Horsepower
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256 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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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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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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277 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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248 @ 2100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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306 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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256 @ 6300
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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3.6L/217
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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10.8 qts
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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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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17 X 8 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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17 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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P245/45VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P225/45VR17
Front Tire Size
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P245/45R18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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4-link independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson 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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Performance
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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Performance
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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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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34 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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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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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2 ft³
Trunk Volume
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18 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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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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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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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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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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183 in
Length, Overall
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196 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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108 in
Wheelbase
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115 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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43 in
Second Hip Room
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58 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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45 in
Second Shoulder Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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26 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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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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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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107 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
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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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,880 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,885 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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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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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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100
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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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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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.89 x -TBD- 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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11.73 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front 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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2015 Lexus IS 350C or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2015 Lexus IS 350C is more reliable than the 2009 Pontiac G8 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2015 IS 350C versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2009 G8.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Lexus IS 350C or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2015 Lexus IS 350C is more fuel efficient than the 2009 Pontiac G8 with 22 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Lexus IS 350C or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is cheaper than the 2015 Lexus IS 350C with a $28,250 starting MSRP versus a $47,640 starting MSRP.
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