Lexus LC 500 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster
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Highlights
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$101,850
Starting MSRP
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$77,600
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Premium Gasoline V-8
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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16 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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471 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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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
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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471 @ 7100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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300 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Premium Gasoline V-8
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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5.0 L/303
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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Displacement
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398 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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280 @ 1950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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10-Speed A/T
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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16 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 25 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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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P245/40YR21
Front Tire Size
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P235/45ZR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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21 X 8.5 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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Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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P275/35YR21
Rear Tire Size
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P265/45ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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21 X 9.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 9.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Forged 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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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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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 - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
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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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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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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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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46 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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44 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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113 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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5 ft³
Trunk Volume
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4 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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76 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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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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187 in
Length, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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37 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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86 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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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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53 in
Height, Overall
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50 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, 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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32 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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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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54 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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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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4,340 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,097 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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22 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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 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
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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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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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
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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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
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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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16 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
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 - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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14 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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Lexus LC 500 or the 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Lexus LC 500 with 22 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Lexus LC 500 or the 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster is cheaper than the 2026 Lexus LC 500 with a $77,600 starting MSRP versus a $101,850 starting MSRP.
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