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2012 Ford Taurus
2012 Chrysler 300

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2012 Ford Taurus
MSRP $27,999 - $48,199
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2012 Chrysler 300
MSRP $32,995 - $49,095
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Turbocharged Gas V6
Gas V8 Gas V6
Displacement
3.5L/213
5.7L/345 3.6L/220 6.4L/392
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
263 hp @ 6250 rpm 365 hp @ 5500 rpm
363 hp @ 5200 rpm 292 hp @ 6350 rpm 470 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
249 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 350 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
394 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm 470 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission -inc: paddle activation 6-speed automatic transmission -inc: hill mode
5-speed automatic transmission w/Autostick 8-speed automatic transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
11.5 - 12.4 L/100 km
10.9 - 15.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.1 - 8.1 L/100 km
6.4 - 8.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.1 - 12.4 L/100 km
6.4 - 15.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
72.0 L
72.2 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
991 mm
937 - 980 mm
Front Leg Room
1,064 mm
1,062 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,471 mm
1,511 mm
Rear Head Room
960 mm
937 - 963 mm
Rear Leg Room
968 mm
1,019 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,445 mm
1,466 mm
Trunk Volume
569 L
462 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,868 mm
3,053 mm
Length, Overall
5,154 mm
5,044 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,935 mm
1,905 mm
Height, Overall
1,542 mm
1,483 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
119 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,821 - 1,981 kg
1,814 - 2,048 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/45R19 P235/60R17 P235/55R18 P245/45YR20 P245/45VR20
P245/45R20 P235/55R19 245/45R20 P225/60R18 P215/65R17 P245/45ZR20
Rear Tire Size
P255/45R19 P235/60R17 P235/55R18 P245/45YR20 P245/45VR20
P245/45R20 P235/55R19 245/45R20 P225/60R18 P215/65R17 P245/45ZR20
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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