Lexus SC 430 vs. Porsche Boxster
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Highlights
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$68,405
Starting MSRP
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$52,100
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline H-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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288 hp
Horsepower
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265 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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288 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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265 @ 6700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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2.7 L/165
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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317 @ 3400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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206 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline H-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T 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 / 23 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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P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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P265/45ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P245/40ZR18
Front Tire Size
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P235/45ZR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire 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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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 8.0 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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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T145/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18 x 8.0 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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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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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
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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Steering
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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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17
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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3
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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Pwr 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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Measurements
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103 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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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder 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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61 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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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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9 ft³
Trunk Volume
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5 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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179 in
Length, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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75 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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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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50 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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47 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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34 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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27 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
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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Not Available lbs
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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3,840 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
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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Not Available lbs
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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Not Available lbs
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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20 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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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
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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-
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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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available
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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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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12.1 x -TBD- 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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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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11.7 x -TBD- 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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2010 Lexus SC 430 or the 2016 Porsche Boxster?
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is more reliable than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 Boxster versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2010 SC 430.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Lexus SC 430 or the 2016 Porsche Boxster?
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 with 26 MPG combined versus 19 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Lexus SC 430 or the 2016 Porsche Boxster?
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is cheaper than the 2010 Lexus SC 430 with a $52,100 starting MSRP versus a $68,405 starting MSRP.
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