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    2012 Chevrolet Impala SEDAN LT 3.5L 1LT

    MSRP1: $27,285

    Competitively Equipped:
    $28,110

  • 2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL FWD

    2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL FWD

    MSRP2: $27,755

    Competitively Equipped:
    $28,550

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  • 2012 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SV

    2012 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SV

    MSRP2: $35,120

    Competitively Equipped:
    $35,900

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  • 2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sdn (SE)

    2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sdn (SE)

    MSRP2: $33,195

    Competitively Equipped:
    $34,035

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Powertrain

2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL FWD 2012 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SV 2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sdn (SE)
Powertrain
Standard Engine Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
Displacement 3.6L/217 3.5L/213 3.5L/-TBD- 3.5L/211
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower @ RPM 300 @ 6500 263 @ 6250 290 @ 6400 268 @ 6200
Torque @ RPM 262 @ 5300 249 @ 4500 261 @ 4400 248 @ 4700
Fuel Injection Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
4- wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard

Dimensions

2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL FWD 2012 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SV 2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sdn (SE)
Dimensions
Overall Length 200.4 202.9 190.6 197.6
Overall Width 72.9 76.2 73.2 72.8
Wheelbase 110.5 112.9 109.3 111.0
Overall Height 58.7 60.7 57.8 58.5
Front Head Room 39.4 39.0 38.5 38.9
Rear Head Room 37.8 37.8 36.4 37.5
Front Hip Room 56.4 56.3 53.4 55.8
Rear Hip Room 57.2 55.8 53.9 56.2
Front Leg Room 42.3 41.9 43.8 41.3
Rear Leg Room 37.6 38.1 34.6 40.9
Front Shoulder Room 58.7 57.9 56.3 59.4
Rear Shoulder Room 58.6 56.9 55.1 58.2
Seating Capacity 5 5 5 5
Front Tread Width 62.4 65.3 62.4 62.2
Rear Tread Width 61.5 65.5 62.4 61.6

Exterior

2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL FWD 2012 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SV 2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sdn (SE)
Exterior
Daytime Running Lights Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Remote Keyless Start Standard Available Not Available Available
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Power Driver Side Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compact Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Rear Spoiler Standard Not Available Available Available

Interior

2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL FWD 2012 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SV 2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sdn (SE)
Interior
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Thorax Side Impact Standard Standard Standard Standard
Head Curtain side impact air bags front Standard Standard Standard Standard
Head Curtain side impact air bags rear Standard Standard Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dual Zone Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof Available Available Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
60/40 Bench Seats Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Lumbar Support Standard Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Playback Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary-Audio Input Jacks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bluetooth® connectivity Standard Available Standard Standard
Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Standard Available Not Available Not Available
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Universal Home Remote Available Not Available Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Standard Standard Available Available

Safety

2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL FWD 2012 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SV 2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sdn (SE)
Safety
4- Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air bags Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air bags Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Door Child Security Lockout Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Available Not Available Not Available

Fuel

2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL FWD 2012 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SV 2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sdn (SE)
Fuel
EPA Est. Fuel Economy City (MPG) 18 18 19 19
EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway (MPG) 30 27 26 28
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) 17.0 19.0 20.0 18.5

Warranty

2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL FWD 2012 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sdn V6 CVT 3.5 SV 2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sdn (SE)
Warranty3
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (miles) 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (years) 3 3 3 3
Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty (miles) 100,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty (years) 5 5 5 5
Rust Warranty (miles) 36,000
Rust Warranty (years) 3
Roadside Assistance Program (miles) 100,000 60,000 25,000
Roadside Assistance Program (years) 5 5 2

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