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2012 Buick Regal
MSRP $30,085 - $40,900
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2012 Ford Taurus
MSRP $27,999 - $48,199
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Ethanol I4 Gas/Electric I4 Turbocharged Gas/Ethanol I4
Gas V6 Turbocharged Gas V6
Displacement
2.4L/145 2.0L/122
3.5L/213
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Horsepower
182 hp @ 6700 rpm 270 hp @ 5300 rpm 220 hp @ 5300 rpm
263 hp @ 6250 rpm 365 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
172 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm 295 ft-lb @ 2500-4000 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
249 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 350 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic with manual shift control Transmission, 6-speed automatic eAssist with manual shift control Transmission, 6-speed manual 3.76 axle ratio (REQ: MR6 6-speed Manual Transmission)
6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission -inc: paddle activation 6-speed automatic transmission -inc: hill mode
Fuel
Fuel
Flex Fuel Hybrid Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.3 - 11.3 L/100 km
11.5 - 12.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.4 - 7.4 L/100 km
7.1 - 8.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.4 - 11.3 L/100 km
7.1 - 12.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
59.0 - 68.0 L
72.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
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)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
986 mm
991 mm
Front Leg Room
1,069 mm
1,064 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,440 mm
1,471 mm
Rear Head Room
935 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
947 mm
968 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,382 mm
1,445 mm
Trunk Volume
314 - 402 L
569 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,738 mm
2,868 mm
Length, Overall
4,831 mm
5,154 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,857 mm
1,935 mm
Height, Overall
1,483 mm
1,542 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,624 - 1,686 kg
1,821 - 1,981 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/55R17 P235/50R18 P235/50R17 P255/35R20 P245/40R19
P255/45R19 P235/60R17 P235/55R18 P245/45YR20 P245/45VR20
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R17 P235/50R18 P235/50R17 P255/35R20 P245/40R19
P255/45R19 P235/60R17 P235/55R18 P245/45YR20 P245/45VR20
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
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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