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2008 |
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Ford |
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| Model |
Taurus |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| MSRP |
$25,485.00 |
$28,295.00 |
$24,250.00 |
$19,999.00 |
| Destination |
$800.00 |
$645.00 |
$750.00 |
$625.00 |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Standard Engine |
3.5L 263hp V6 |
2.5L 243hp H4 |
3.8L 200hp V6 |
2.4L 160hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
263 @ 6250 RPM |
243 @ 6000 RPM |
200 @ 5200 RPM |
160 @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque |
249 @ 4500 RPM |
241 @ 3600 RPM |
230 @ 4000 RPM |
157 @ 4000 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3496 |
2457 |
3791 |
2378 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.6 X 3.5 |
3.9 X 3.1 |
3.8 X 3.4 |
3.4 X 3.9 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.3:1 |
8.4:1 |
9.4:1 |
9.5:1 |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| City (mpg) |
17 |
17 |
17 |
20 |
| Highway (mpg) |
24 |
24 |
28 |
27 |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3930.8 |
3415 |
3494.3 |
3428.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
112.9 |
105.1 |
110.5 |
108.3 |
| Length (in.) |
200.4 |
185 |
198.1 |
191 |
| Width (in.) |
74.5 |
68.1 |
73 |
72.4 |
| Height (in.) |
61.5 |
56.1 |
57.4 |
57.9 |
| Track Front (in.) |
64.6 |
58.9 |
61.7 |
61.8 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
65 |
58.5 |
61.5 |
61.8 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.4 |
37.6 |
39.4 |
39.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
38.7 |
36.5 |
37.2 |
37 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.3 |
44.1 |
42.3 |
42.6 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
41.3 |
33.9 |
37.6 |
37 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
57.8 |
54.2 |
57.2 |
57.3 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
57.5 |
53.7 |
57 |
56.6 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
53.7 |
51 |
55.3 |
55.5 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
53.7 |
52.6 |
54.6 |
53.7 |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
108 |
90.9 |
99.4 |
101.1 |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
215/60R17 |
215/45R17 |
225/60R16 |
215/60R16 |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
 |  | Entertainment, Communication & Navigation | Hide | Show |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
N/A |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ford Taurus SEL |
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited |
Buick LaCrosse CX |
Mitsubishi Galant DE |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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