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2009 FORD
TAURUS X

SEL FWD

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2008 CHRYSLER
PACIFICA

Touring FWD

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2009 TOYOTA
HIGHLANDER

Limited 4X2

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2009 HONDA
PILOT

EX 2WD 5-Spd AT

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PRICE	SEL FWD	Touring FWD	Limited 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Base Price MSRP*	$28,270	$28,265	$33,070	$30,495
Destination Charge	$825	$730	$800	$710
Comparably Equipped Price	$29,095	$28,995	$33,870	$31,205
INTERIOR	SEL FWD	Touring FWD	Limited 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
SEATING
Standard Seating	6	6	7	8
Front Bucket Seats	Front Dual Reclining Folding Bucket Seats, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard)	Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard)	Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard)	Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard)
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat	Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total (Standard)	Driver Power Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total (Standard)	Driver Power Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total (Standard)	Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total (Standard)
Second Row Bucket Seat	Second Row Dual Reclining Folding Bucket Seats With Manually Adjustable Headrests (Standard)	Second Row Dual Folding Reclining Hideaway Buckets Seats With Seat Mounted Armrests and Adjustable Headrests (Standard)	Not Available	Not Available
Second Row Folding Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Third Row Bench Seat	Third Row Hideaway 50/50 Split Folding Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests (Standard)	Third Row 50/50 Split Fold Flat Bench Seat (Standard)	Third Row Hideaway Folding Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests (Standard)	Third Row 60/40 Split Flat Folding Removable Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests (Standard)
Third Row Folding Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Third Row Removable Seat	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Rear Passenger Easy Entry Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional	Optional	Standard	Not Available
CLIMATE CONTROL
Manual Air Conditioning	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Automatic Climate Control	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear HVAC Unit	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Ducts	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
AM/FM Radio	AM/FM Radio; CD Player (Standard)	AM/FM Radio With 200-Watts, Infinity� Speaker System and 7 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer Integrated With Radio; MP3 Player; Sirius� Satellite Radio (Includes 1 Year Subscription, Unavailable In Alaska or Hawaii) (Standard)	AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3/WMA Player (Standard)	AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 7 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3/WMA Player; XM� Satellite Radio (XM� Satellite Radio Unavailable In Alaska or Hawaii and Is Provided On A 90-Day Free-Trial Basis Upon Vehicle Purchase) (Standard)
CD Player	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Delayed Power Retention System	Delayed Power Retention (Standard)	Delayed Power Retention Operates Audio and Windows (Standard)	Not Listed	Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows For 10-Minutes (Standard)
Front Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Seat or Cargo Area Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Column	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tachometer	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Trip Computer	Trip Computer (Standard)	Trip Computer (Standard)	Trip Computer With Average Speed, Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption and Trip Odometer (Standard)	Trip Computer With Average Fuel Consumption, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption and Miles To Empty (Standard)
Door Mounted Storage	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Lower Console Storage	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Seatback Storage	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cupholders	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Reading or Map Light	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Delayed Courtesy Light	Standard	Standard	Not Listed	Standard
Illuminated Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cargo Area Tiedowns	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Adjustable Foot Pedals	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Not Available
PERFORMANCE	SEL FWD	Touring FWD	Limited 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Automatic Transmission	6-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard)	6-Speed Manually Interactive Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard)	5-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter (Standard)	5-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard)
Power Steering	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Battery Saver/Run Down Protection	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Extended Service Interval	Standard	Not Listed	Standard	Standard
4 Wheel ABS Brakes	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Stability Control	AdvanceTrac� with RSC� (Roll Stability Control) (Standard)	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front Suspension	Independent	Independent	Independent	Independent
Rear Suspension	Independent	Independent	Independent	Independent
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Engine Type	3.5-Liter Duratec, 60-Degree V6, 24-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 263@6250, Torque Of 249@4500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard)	4.0-Liter, 60-Degree V6, 24-Valve, SOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 253@6000, Torque Of 262@4200, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard)	3.5-Liter, V6, VVT-i 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 270@6200, Torque Of 248@4700, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard)	3.5-Liter i-VTEC�, 60 Degree V6, 24-Valve, SOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 250@5700, Torque Of 253@4800, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard)
6-Cylinder Engine	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Horsepower @ RPM	263@6250	253@6000	270@6200	250@5700
Torque @ RPM	249@4500	262@4200	248@4700	253@4800
Displacement (cc)	3496	3952	3456	3471
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.64 X 3.49	3.78 X 3.58	3.70 X 3.27	3.50 X 3.66
Compression Ratio	10.3	10.2	10.8	10.5
Brakes (Front)	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Brakes (Rear)	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Driveline	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Steering Type	Rack and Pinion	Rack and Pinion	Rack and Pinion	Rack and Pinion
Turning Diameter (Left)	40.0	39.8	38.7	37.9
Turning Diameter (Right)	40.0	39.8	38.7	37.9
Fuel Type	Unleaded	Unleaded	Unleaded	Unleaded
Fuel System	MPFI	SEFI	SEFI	MPFI
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATE	SEL FWD	Touring FWD	Limited 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Fuel Economy City (mpg)	17	15	18	17
Fuel Economy Highway (mpg)	24	23	24	23
Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)	19	17	20	19
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES	SEL FWD	Touring FWD	Limited 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Doors (Standard)	4	4	4	4
Wheelbase (in.)	112.9	116.3	109.8	109.2
Manufacturer Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	85.5	79.5	95.4	87.0
Ground Clearance (in.)	5.1	5.9	8.1	8.0
Curb Weight Automatic (lbs.)	3959	4388	4112	4310
Track Width Front (in.)	64.3	66.0	64.0	67.7
Track Width Rear (in.)	64.4	66.0	64.2	67.5
Fuel Capacity (gal.)	19.0	23.0	19.2	21.0
Front Head Room (in.)	39.4	39.2	40.6	40.0
Second Row Head Room (in.)	39.7	40.0	40.1	39.8
Third Row Head Room (in.)	38.6	35.4	36.3	38.2
Front Leg Room (in.)	40.8	40.9	43.2	41.4
Second Row Leg Room (in.)	40.4	39.9	38.3	38.5
Third Row Leg Room (in.)	33.4	29.9	29.9	32.1
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	58.5	60.8	59.7	61.5
Second Row Shoulder Room (in.)	58.0	60.5	59.5	62.2
Third Row Shoulder Room (in.)	50.8	58.0	55.0	58.9
Front Hip Room (in.)	55.5	55.1	56.7	58.6
Second Row Hip Room (in.)	56.0	56.3	56.5	56.9
Third Row Hip Room (in.)	45.9	41.9	42.3	48.4
Length (in.)	200.3	198.5	188.4	190.9
Width (in.)	74.9	79.3	75.2	78.5
Height (in.)	67.6	68.3	69.3	72.7
TOWING
Standard Tow Capacity (lbs.)	2000	3500	2000	3500
Maximum Tow Capacity (lbs.)	2000	3500	5000	3500
Standard GVWR (lbs.)	5379	Not Listed	5800	5952
Bedwidth Wall (in.)	46.9	Not Available	Not Listed	Not Listed
Bedwidth Wheel (in.)	46.2	Not Available	Not Listed	Not Listed
EXTERIOR	SEL FWD	Touring FWD	Limited 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror	Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)	Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)	Dual Color-Keyed Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)	Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)
Heated Exterior Side Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Interval Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tinted Glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defogger	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Electronic Parking Aid	Optional	Optional	Standard	Not Available
Bumper, Step-Up	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Standard)	Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7.5-In. (Standard)	Silver Alloy Wheels, 19-In. X 7.5-In. (Standard)	Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Standard)
Metallic Paint	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
SAFETY	SEL FWD	Touring FWD	Limited 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Driver's Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger's Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Side Guard Door Beams	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Keyless Entry/Remote Lock/Unlock	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver's Door Keyless Entry Keypad	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Multi-function Remote	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rollover Sensor	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Safety Canopy� (Standard)	Standard	Standard	Standard
Crash Sensor	Personal Safety System� (Standard)	Not Listed	Not Listed	Not Listed
WARRANTY	SEL FWD	Touring FWD	Limited 4X2	EX 2WD 5-Spd AT
Basic (Months)	36	36	36	36
Basic (Miles)	36000	36000	36000	36000
Powertrain (Months)	60	Unlimited	60	60
Powertrain (Miles)	60000	Unlimited	60000	60000
Corrosion Perforation (Months)	60	60	60	60
Corrosion Perforation (Miles)	Unlimited	100000	Unlimited	Unlimited

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