Lexus LC 500 vs. Porsche 718 Cayman
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Highlights
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$101,850
Starting MSRP
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$75,400
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 Unleaded 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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5.0 L/303
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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Displacement
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Premium Gasoline V-8
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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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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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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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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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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Forged Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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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 Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare 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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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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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 Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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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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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
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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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
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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Measurements
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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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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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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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4
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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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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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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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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187 in
Length, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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86 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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113 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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53 in
Height, Overall
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51 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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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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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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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
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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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 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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4,340 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,104 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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Safety
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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
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Lexus LC 500 or the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman?
The 2026 Lexus LC 500 and the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Lexus LC 500 or the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman 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 Cayman?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman is cheaper than the 2026 Lexus LC 500 with a $75,400 starting MSRP versus a $101,850 starting MSRP.
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