Subaru Outback vs. Toyota 4Runner
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Highlights
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$34,995
Starting MSRP
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$42,070
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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2,700 lbs
Towing Capacity
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6,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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25 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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180 hp
Horsepower
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278 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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7
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 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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178 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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317 @ 1700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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180 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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278 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.4 L/146
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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25 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 26 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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P225/60HR18
Front Tire Size
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P245/70SR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P225/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/70SR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear 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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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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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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18 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Axle Type - Rear
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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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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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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39 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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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41 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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43 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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76 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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Ground Clearance, Rear
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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68 in
Height, Overall
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73 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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192 in
Length, Overall
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195 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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108 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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Third Hip Room
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N/A
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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N/A
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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Third Leg Room
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32 in
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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Third Head Room
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35 in
Third Head Room
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Third Head Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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35 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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81 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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90 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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Cargo Volume
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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-
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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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
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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43 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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52 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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112 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6,005 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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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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18 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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2,700 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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6,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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270 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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600 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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6,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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270 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,700 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Gross Combined Wt Rating
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N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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3,741 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,455 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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N/A
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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Safety
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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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
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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-
Automatic Emergency Braking
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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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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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750
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
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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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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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 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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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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4-Wheel
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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Subaru Outback or the 2026 Toyota 4Runner?
The 2026 Subaru Outback is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Toyota 4Runner with 27 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Subaru Outback or the 2026 Toyota 4Runner?
The 2026 Subaru Outback is cheaper than the 2026 Toyota 4Runner with a $34,995 starting MSRP versus a $42,070 starting MSRP.
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