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Vehicle 2012 Ford Taurus SHO 2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV w/Premium Pkg 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Plus 2012 Buick LaCrosse Premium 3
MSRP ∞ $38,950 $35,900 $31,940 $37,160
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Estimated Highway MPG 25 26 27 27
Estimated City MPG 17 19 18 17
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Accessories
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Rear Parking Aid Standard Not Available Available Standard
Mirror Memory Standard Standard Available Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
HID headlights Standard Standard Available Available
Engine Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Available Not Available Available Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Available Standard Standard Not Available
Fog Lamps Not Available Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Available Standard Not Available Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Navigation System Available Available Available Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Available Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Changer Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Available Not Available Not Available Available
HD Radio Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Heads-Up Display Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Navigation from Telematics Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Cargo Shade Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard Available Standard
Remote Engine Start Available Not Available Standard Standard
Entertainment System Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Telematics Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Standard Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chassis
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 19.0 20.0 19.5 18.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.0 x -TBD- 12.1 x 0.6 12.6 x 0.4 12.4 x 0.9
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.4 x -TBD- 12.6 x 1.10 12.6 x 1.1 12.6 x 1.2
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Brake Type Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A 40.0 N/A N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 39.7 37.4 37.7 38.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A 2.6 2.6 2.75
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.0 15.2 N/A 15.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr rack & pinion Pwr
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A N/A N/A N/A
Spare Wheel Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size Compact Compact Compact 17 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size 19 x -TBD- 18 x 8.0 19 x 7.5 18 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Size 19 x -TBD- 18 x 8.0 19 x 7.5 18 x -TBD-
Spare Tire Size Compact T145/80D17 Compact Compact
Rear Tire Size P255/45VR19 P245/45VR18 P235/55R19 P235/50VR18
Front Tire Size P255/45VR19 P245/45VR18 P235/55R19 P235/50VR18
Spare Tire Order Code TBK P77
Rear Tire Order Code TBQ TDX QKE
Front Tire Order Code TBQ TDX QKE
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear 0.9 0.8 0.6
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front 1.1 1.0 1.1
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A N/A N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A N/A N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Multi-Link N/A 4-Link
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut Strut N/A HiPer Strut
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 150 150 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1000 1000 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 100 100 100 100
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 1000 1000 1000 1000
Base Curb Weight 4368 3566 3961 4045
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Chrome Wheels Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard Standard Available
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard
ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
Wheel Locks Not Available Not Available Not Available Available
Tire Pressure Monitor Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Dimensions
Trunk Volume 20.1 14.2 16.3 12.8
Liftover Height 30.4 27.2 N/A N/A
Length, Overall 202.9 190.6 200.3 196.9
Front Shoulder Room 57.9 56.3 59.5 57.4
Front Hip Room 56.3 53.4 56.2 55.2
Min Ground Clearance N/A 5.6 5.0 N/A
Second Leg Room 38.1 34.6 40.1 40.5
Track Width, Rear 65.5 62.4 63.8 62.0
Track Width, Front 65.3 62.4 63.4 61.7
Height, Overall 60.7 57.8 58.2 59.2
Wheelbase 112.9 109.3 120.2 111.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors 76.2 73.2 74.2 73.1
Front Head Room 39.0 38.8 38.6 38.0
Front Leg Room 41.9 43.8 41.8 41.7
Second Hip Room 55.8 53.9 56.1 53.9
Second Shoulder Room 56.9 55.1 57.7 56.0
Second Head Room 37.8 36.4 37.9 37.3
Passenger Volume 102.2 95.8 104.7 100.0
Passenger Capacity 5 4 5 5
Exterior
Sun/Moon Roof Available Standard Available Available
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sun/Moonroof Available Standard Available Available
Powertrain
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) Not Available Not Available N/A Not Available
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) Not Available Not Available N/A Not Available
Total Cooling System Capacity N/A 9.6 14.0 7.4
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A 130 180 150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A 550 730 512
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.77 5.17 3.07 2.77
Clutch Size
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.88 1.76 N/A 2.88
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74 Not Available N/A 0.74
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 Not Available N/A 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41 Not Available N/A 1.41
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.84 Not Available N/A 1.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.87 Not Available N/A 2.87
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.48 N/A N/A 4.48
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/manual shift Continuously Variable Automatic Automatic w/manual shift
Trans Type 6 1 8 6
Trans Order Code 44C DFG MH2
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 350 @ 1500-5250 261 @ 4400 260 @ 4800 264 @ 5300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 365 @ 5500 290 @ 6400 292 @ 6350 303 @ 6800
Fuel System Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Displacement 3.5L/213 3.5L/-TBD- 3.6L/220 3.6L/217
Engine Type Turbocharged Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Order Code 99T ERB LFX
Cruising Range - Hwy 475.00 520.00 526.50 486.00
Cruising Range - City 323.00 380.00 351.00 306.00
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 25 26 27 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 19 18 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 20 22 21 21
Battery Range N/A N/A N/A N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A N/A N/A N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A N/A N/A N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A N/A N/A N/A
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
CVT Transmission Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
A/T Standard Standard Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Turbocharged Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard Not Available Standard Not Available
8-Speed A/T Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Flex Fuel Capability Not Available Not Available Available Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Safety
Adjustable Pedals Available Not Available Available Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Not Available Standard Not Available Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Side Air Bag Not Available Not Available Standard Available
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Available Not Available Available Available
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tow Hooks Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Seating
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Available Standard Standard Standard
Rear Bucket Seats Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Available Standard Not Available Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Seat Memory Standard Standard Available Standard
Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 9.1 8.5 8.9 8.7
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 4 5 (2011) 4 4
EPA Classification Large Cars Mid-Size Large Car Midsize Cars
Rear Spoiler Standard Available Available Available
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