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Vehicle 2012 Ford Taurus SHO 2011 Chrysler 300 2011 Toyota Avalon 2011 Chevrolet Impala LTZ
MSRP ∞ $38,950 $27,995 $33,955 $30,860
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Estimated Highway MPG 25 27 29 27
Estimated City MPG 17 18 20 17
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Accessories
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Rear Parking Aid Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Mirror Memory Standard Not Available Available Not Available
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 Not Available Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
HID headlights Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Engine Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Available Standard Standard Not Available
Fog Lamps Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Available Not Available Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Navigation System Available Not Available Available Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard Available Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Available
CD Changer Standard Not Available Available Not Available
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard Standard Standard
Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
HD Radio Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Back-Up Camera Standard Not Available Standard Not Available
Remote Engine Start Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Telematics Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Available Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Not Available Standard Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chassis
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 19.0 19.1 18.5 17.5
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.0 x -TBD- 12.6 x 0.4 11.1 x -TBD- 10.9 x 0.4
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.4 x -TBD- 12.6 x 1.1 11.7 x -TBD- 11.9 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 N/A N/A N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 39.7 N/A 36.9 40.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A 2.8 3.2 2.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.0 15.5 16.1 13.3
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A N/A N/A N/A
Spare Wheel Material Steel N/A Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size Compact Compact 17 x 7.0 Compact
Rear Wheel Size 19 x -TBD- 17 x 7.0 17 x 7.0 18 x 7.0
Front Wheel Size 19 x -TBD- 17 x 7.0 17 x 7.0 18 x 7.0
Spare Tire Size Compact Compact P215/55R17 Compact
Rear Tire Size P255/45VR19 P215/65R17 P215/55R17 P235/50WR18
Front Tire Size P255/45VR19 P215/65R17 P215/55R17 P235/50WR18
Spare Tire Order Code TBC N/A
Rear Tire Order Code TBQ TW1 N/A QDG
Front Tire Order Code TBQ TW1 N/A QDG
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear 0.9 0.5 0.6 0.76
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.34
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A N/A N/A N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A N/A N/A N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Five-Link Multi-link Strut Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut Independent SLA MacPherson Strut MacPherson 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 3961 3572 3649
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard
ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Dimensions
Trunk Volume 20.1 16.3 14.4 18.6
Liftover Height 30.4 30.1 N/A N/A
Length, Overall 202.9 198.6 197.6 200.4
Front Shoulder Room 57.9 59.5 59.4 58.7
Front Hip Room 56.3 56.2 55.8 56.4
Min Ground Clearance N/A 4.7 5.3 N/A
Second Leg Room 38.1 40.1 40.9 37.6
Track Width, Rear 65.5 63.8 61.6 61.5
Track Width, Front 65.3 63.4 62.2 62.4
Height, Overall 60.7 58.5 58.5 58.7
Wheelbase 112.9 120.0 111.0 110.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors 76.2 75.0 72.8 72.9
Front Head Room 39.0 38.6 38.9 39.4
Front Leg Room 41.9 41.8 41.3 42.3
Second Hip Room 55.8 56.1 56.2 57.2
Second Shoulder Room 56.9 57.7 58.2 58.6
Second Head Room 37.8 37.9 37.5 37.8
Passenger Volume 102.2 106.3 106.9 104.5
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Exterior
Sun/Moon Roof Available Not Available Standard Available
Conventional Spare Tire Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Tires - Front Performance Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Tires - Front All-Season Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Available Not Available Standard Available
Powertrain
Total Cooling System Capacity N/A 14.0 N/A 12.2
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A 160 N/A 125
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A 730 N/A 750
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.77 2.65 3.68 3.29
Clutch Size
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.88 3.16 4.14 2.38
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74 Not Available 0.60 Not Available
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 0.83 0.71 Not Available
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41 1.00 1.00 0.70
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.84 1.41 1.42 1.00
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.87 2.19 1.90 1.56
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.48 3.59 3.30 2.92
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/manual shift Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic Automatic
Trans Type 6 5 6 4
Trans Order Code 44C DGJ MX0
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 350 @ 1500-5250 260 @ 4800 248 @ 4700 235 @ 3200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 365 @ 5500 292 @ 6350 268 @ 6200 230 @ 5700
Fuel System Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement 3.5L/213 3.6L/220 3.5L/211 3.9L/237
Engine Type Turbocharged Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Order Code 99T ERB N/A LGD
Cruising Range - Hwy 475.00 515.70 536.50 472.50
Cruising Range - City 323.00 343.80 370.00 297.50
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 25 27 29 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 18 20 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 20 21 23 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 Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
A/T Standard Standard Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T Standard Not Available Standard Not Available
5-Speed A/T Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
4-Speed A/T Not Available 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
Rear Wheel Drive Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available
Front Wheel Drive Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Flex Fuel Capability Not Available Available Not Available Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Safety
Adjustable Pedals Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Not Available Standard 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
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 Not Available Not Available
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Stability Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Emergency Trunk Release Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Seating
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Available Not Available Available Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard Available Not Available
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Not Available Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Seat Memory Standard Not Available Available Not Available
Vehicle
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 9.1 8.9 8.1 8.9
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 4 5 5 4
EPA Classification Large Cars Large Large Large
Rear Spoiler Standard Not Available Available Standard
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