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Pontiac Buyer's Guide™
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2007 Pontiac G6 GTP Sedan
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2007 BMW 3 Series Sedan 328i
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2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan Base
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2007 Volkswagen New GTI 2.0T Sedan
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Standards and Options
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Pricing
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
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MSRP
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$24,650 |
$32,400 |
$31,450 |
$22,720 |
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Invoice Price
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$23,294 |
$29,810 |
$28,930 |
$21,150 |
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Destination Charges
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$650 |
$775 |
$715 |
$640 |
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Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
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Air Conditioning |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Automatic Climate Control |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Option |
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Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Rear HVAC Ducts |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Rear Seat HVAC Controls |
N/A |
Standard |
Not listed |
N/A |
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Entertainment, Communication, Navigation |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
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CD Changer |
Option |
Option |
Not listed |
Standard |
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CD Player |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Cassette Player |
N/A |
Not listed |
N/A |
Not listed |
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DVD Player |
N/A |
Not listed |
Not listed |
Not listed |
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Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Navigational Aid |
N/A |
Option |
N/A |
Option |
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Radio |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories |
N/A |
N/A |
Not listed |
N/A |
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Subwoofer |
Standard |
Standard |
Not listed |
Not listed |
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Telematic Systems |
Option |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
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Exterior |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
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Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Bumper Step Up |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Front Air Dam |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Metallic Paint |
Standard |
Option |
Standard |
Standard |
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Power Sliding Side Van Door |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Power Trunk Lid |
N/A |
N/A |
Not listed |
N/A |
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Rear Spoiler |
Standard |
Option |
N/A |
Standard |
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Skid Plate or Underbody Protection |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Splash or Mud Guards |
Option |
Not listed |
Option |
Not listed |
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Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Instrumentation |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
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Battery Gauge |
N/A |
N/A |
Not listed |
Not listed |
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Clock |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Compass |
Standard |
Option |
Not listed |
Standard |
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Cruise Control |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Electroluminescent Instrumentation |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
N/A |
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Gauges |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Inside Temperature Gauge |
N/A |
Option |
Not listed |
Not listed |
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Intelligent Cruise Control |
N/A |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
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Night Vision |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Oil Gauge |
N/A |
N/A |
Not listed |
Not listed |
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Outside Temperature Gauge |
Not listed |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator |
Not listed |
Standard |
Not listed |
Standard |
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Steering Wheel Mounted Controls |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Tachometer |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Trip Computer |
Not listed |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Lighting |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
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Automatic Headlights |
Standard |
Standard |
Not listed |
Not listed |
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Cornering Lights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Not listed |
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Daytime Running Lights |
Standard |
Standard |
Not listed |
Standard |
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Fog Lights |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Halogen Headlights |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
N/A |
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Headlight Washers |
N/A |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
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High Intensity Discharge Headlights |
N/A |
Option |
Standard |
Standard |
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Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Roof |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
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Power Sunroof/Moonroof |
Option |
Standard |
N/A |
Option |
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Removable/Convertible Top |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Sunroof/Moonroof |
Option |
Standard |
N/A |
Option |
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Tires and Wheels |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
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Alloy Wheels |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Chrome Wheels |
N/A |
Not listed |
Option |
Not listed |
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Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Full Size Spare Tire |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
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Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires |
N/A |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
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Steel Wheels |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Underbody Tire Carrier |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Windows/Mirrors/Wipers |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
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Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir |
N/A |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
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Glass Rear Window on Convertible |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Heated Exterior Mirror |
N/A |
Standard |
N/A |
Standard |
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Heated Washer System |
N/A |
Standard |
N/A |
Option |
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Heated Windshield Glass |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror |
Standard |
Option |
N/A |
N/A |
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Interval Wipers |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Power Backlight Window |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Rain Sensing Wipers |
N/A |
Standard |
N/A |
N/A |
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Rear Wiper |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Not listed |
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Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Tinted Glass |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
N/A |
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Windshield Wiper De-Icer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Capacities and Dimensions
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| General |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
| Body Style |
Sports Sedan |
Luxury Sedan/Sports Sedan |
Luxury Sedan/Sports Sedan |
Sports Sedan |
| EPA Classification |
COMPACT |
COMPACT |
COMPACT |
COMPACT |
| Turbo |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
| Drive Train |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
| City MPG |
20 |
20 |
19 |
23 |
| Combined MPG |
23 |
23 |
22 |
27 |
| Displacement (CC) |
3600 |
2996 |
3498 |
1984 |
| Driveline |
FWD |
RWD |
RWD |
FWD |
| Final Drive Ratio |
2.77 |
3.23 |
3.69 |
3.09 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
16.0 |
15.9 |
20.0 |
14.5 |
| Fuel System |
SEFI |
EFI |
SEFI |
EFI |
| Fuel Type |
Gas |
Gas |
Gas |
Gas |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Highway MPG |
28 |
29 |
26 |
32 |
| Horsepower @ RPM |
252@6300 |
230@6500 |
306@6800 |
200@5100 |
| PowerToWeightRatio |
14 |
14.5 |
11.5 |
15.7 |
| RPM @ Peak Horsepower |
6300 |
6500 |
6800 |
5100 |
| Standard Transmission |
6 Speed Automatic |
6 Speed Manual |
5 Speed Automatic |
6 Speed Manual |
| Torque @ RPM |
251@3200 |
200@2750 |
268@5200 |
207@1800 |
| Transmission Speeds |
6 |
6 |
5 |
6 |
| Transmission Type |
A |
M |
A |
M |
| Type of Engine |
3.6L V6 |
3.0L I6 |
3.5L V6 |
2.0L I4 |
| Valves |
24 |
24 |
24 |
16 |
| Exterior |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
| Crash Test Rating |
5*/4* |
4*/4* |
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| Curb weight (lbs) |
3545 |
3340 |
3497 |
3162 |
| Overall Height (in) |
57.1 |
55.9 |
57.2 |
58.4 |
| Overall Length (in) |
189.0 |
178.2 |
187.0 |
165.8 |
| Overall Width (in) |
70.6 |
71.5 |
69.8 |
69.3 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
112.3 |
108.7 |
112.2 |
101.5 |
| Interior - Cargo - Carrying |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
| Trunk Volume (cu ft) |
14 |
12 |
14 |
15 |
| Interior - Passengers |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
| Headroom front (in) |
39.0 |
38.5 |
40.5 |
39.3 |
| Headroom rear (in) |
36.5 |
37.5 |
37.7 |
38.5 |
| Hip room front (in) |
52.7 |
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55.1 |
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| Hip room rear (in) |
51.9 |
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53.7 |
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| Leg room front (in) |
42.2 |
41.5 |
43.9 |
41.2 |
| Leg room rear (in) |
37.6 |
34.6 |
34.7 |
35.3 |
| Passenger Volume |
95 |
93 |
99 |
94 |
| Seating Capacity - Maximum |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Seating capacity - Standard |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Shoulder room front (in) |
55.4 |
55.4 |
55.6 |
54.7 |
| Shoulder room rear (in) |
55.4 |
55.1 |
55.2 |
54.6 |
| Suspension |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
| Front suspension |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
| Ground Clearance (in) |
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5.3 |
5.6 |
| Rear Suspension |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
Ind |
| Track Front |
59.6 |
59.1 |
59.8 |
60.4 |
| Track Rear |
60.0 |
59.6 |
60.2 |
59.7 |
| Towing |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
| Tow Capacity (Maximum) |
1000 |
NR |
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| Tow Capacity Standard |
1000 |
NR |
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| Turning Radius |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
| Steering Diameter Left |
39.3 |
36.1 |
35.4 |
35.8 |
| Steering Diameter Right |
39.3 |
36.1 |
35.4 |
35.8 |
| Warranty |
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Pontiac G6 |
BMW 3 Series Sedan |
Infiniti G35 Sedan |
Volkswagen New GTI |
| Powertrain Miles |
100000 |
50000 |
70000 |
60000 |
| Powertrain Time (Months) |
60 |
48 |
72 |
60 |
| Rust Miles |
100000 |
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| Rust Time (Months) |
72 |
144 |
84 |
144 |
| Warranty - Basic Miles |
36000 |
50000 |
60000 |
50000 |
| Warranty - Basic Time (Months) |
36 |
48 |
48 |
48 |
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