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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Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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
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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Suspension
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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 (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
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Performance
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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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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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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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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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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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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Measurements
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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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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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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 Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder 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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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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107 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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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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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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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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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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56 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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183 in
Length, Overall
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196 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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108 in
Wheelbase
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115 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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Weight & Capacity
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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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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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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
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
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
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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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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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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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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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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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 Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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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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