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Vehicle 2009 Chevrolet Truck Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4WD Work Truck Short Box 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT Sport Utility Truck
145-Amp Alternator Yes Yes
28-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar No Yes
2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total Yes No
2 Front Power Outlets Yes No
2 Front Power Outlets, 1 Integrated With Cigarette Lighter No Yes
2 Front Tow Hooks No Yes
2-Memory Adjustments For Driver Side Include Seat No Yes
32-mm Front Stabilizer Bar Yes No
36-mm Front Stabilizer Bar No Yes
3-Channel Universal Garage Door Opener Located On Overhead Console No Yes
4.8-Liter Vortec, V8, 16-Valve,OHV, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 295@5600, Torque Of 305@4600, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads Yes No
4-Corner Automatic Load-Leveling No Yes
4 Front and 2 Rear; 6 Cupholders Total No Yes
4-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Tow/Haul Mode Yes No
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes Yes Yes
600 Cold Cranking Amp Battery Yes Yes
6.2-Liter, Vortec V8, 16-Valve, OHV, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 403@5700, Torque Of 417@4300, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads No Yes
7000-Lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Yes No
7200-Lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating No Yes
Adaptive Variable Suspension No Yes
Alloy Wheels, 18-In. X 8-In. No Yes
All-Speed Traction Control No Yes
All-Wheel Drive No Yes
AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Bose(R) 5.1 Studio Surround Sound System and 8 Speakers Total; CD Player; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3 Player; XM(R) Satellite Radio (Satellite Radio Unavailable In Hawaii or Alaska, 3 Months Free Subscription) No Yes
AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 3 Months Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii and Alaska) Yes No
Analog Clock No Yes
Audible Warnings Include Headlights-On, Key-In-Ignition and Seatbelts Unfastened Yes No
Automatic Climate Control No Yes
Automatic Headlights With Automatic On and Dusk Sensor Yes Yes
Automatic Locking Hubs Yes No
Battery Saver Yes Yes
Black and Chrome Body Side Steps No Yes
Black Exterior Door Handles Yes No
Black Front Air Dam Yes No
Black Grille Yes No
Black Rubber Cargo Bedliner Mat No Yes
Black Rubber Floor Covering Yes No
Cargo Area Locking Storage No Yes
Cargo Area Tiedown Hooks No Yes
Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors No Yes
Chrome Located On Door Handles No Yes
Cigarette Lighter With Ashtray No Yes
Color-Keyed Body Side Moldings No Yes
Color-Keyed Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin No Yes
Color-Keyed Front Carpeted Floor Mats No Yes
Color-Keyed Rear Carpeted Floor Mats No Yes
Compass No Yes
Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor No Yes
Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal Yes Yes
Crew Cab Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Crumple Zones Yes No
Daytime Running Lights Yes Yes
Delayed Courtesy Light No Yes
Delayed Power Retention Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle No Yes
Driver Airbag Yes No
Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment No Yes
Driver Power Seat Adjusts 14 Ways Total No Yes
Dual Black Folding Exterior Rearview Mirrors Yes No
Dual Color-Keyed Power Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Automatic Tilt-Down Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side Electrochromic No Yes
DVD Player No Yes
Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror No Yes
Emergency Reduced Engine Power No Yes
Extended Service Interval Spark Plugs No Yes
Exterior Temperature Gauge No Yes
Fold-Down Tailgate Yes Yes
Front 40/20/40 Reclining Split Folding Bench Seat With Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest Yes No
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts No Yes
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts With Front Center Lap Belt Yes No
Front and Rear Body Color Bumper No Yes
Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags No Yes
Front Armrest Storage Yes No
Front Black and Rear Chrome Bumpers Yes No
Front Dual Door Mounted Storage No Yes
Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors No Yes
Front Dual Power Lumbar Support No Yes
Front Dual Reading Lights Yes No
Front Dual Reclining Heated Bucket Seats With 3-Settings, Adjustable Seat Height, 2-Position Driver Power Memory, Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Armrests No Yes
Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets No Yes
Front Dual Sunvisors Yes Yes
Front Halogen Foglights No Yes
Front Passenger and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors No Yes
Front Passenger Power Seat Adjusts 14 Ways Total No Yes
Front Power 300-mm X 30-mm Disc and Rear Power 295-mm X 60-mm Drum Brakes Yes No
Front Power 330-mm X 30-mm Disc and Rear Power 345-mm X 20-mm Disc Brakes No Yes
Front Reading Lights No Yes
Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters No Yes
Front Tow Hooks Yes No
Full-Size Spare Tire Yes Yes
Genuine Wood Trim Located On Steering Wheel No Yes
Heated Washer System No Yes
Heavy-Duty 6-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Tow/Haul Mode No Yes
High Intensity Discharge Headlights No Yes
Illuminated Entry Yes No
Independent Front Suspension With Coil Springs, Twin-Tube Shock Absorbers and Smooth Ride Type Yes No
Independent Short/Long Arm Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers No Yes
Interior Air Filter No Yes
Intermittent Windshield Wipers Yes No
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob Yes Yes
L A T C H Yes Yes
Leather Seats No Yes
Live Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers No Yes
Live Rear Suspension With Multi-Leaf Springs, Twin-Tube Shock Absorbers and Smooth Ride Type Yes No
Lockable Glovebox No Yes
Lockable Underbody Tire Carrier No Yes
Locking Tailgate No Yes
Manual Air Conditioning Yes No
Metallic Paint (If Selected) Yes No
Midgate Door Includes Removable Rear Window No Yes
Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock, Illuminated Entry and Panic Alarm Yes No
Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock and Remote Ignition No Yes
Oil Pressure Gauge No Yes
OnStar(R) Hands-Free Calling With Telephone Yes No
OnStar(R) Personal Calling Hands-Free Telephone No Yes
OnStar(R) Remote Ignition Block Yes No
OnStar(R) Stolen Vehicle Assistance With Vehicle Slowdown Yes No
OnStar(R) Stolen Vehicle Tracking No Yes
OnStar(R) Telematics System With 12 Months Directions and Connections Plan Includes Navigation, Automatic Collision Notification, Concierge Services, Emergency Response, Personal Calling, Remote Unlocking, Roadside Assistance, Security System Notification, Stolen Vehicle Tracking and Vehicle Diagnostics No Yes
OnStar(R) Telematics System With 12 Months Safe and Sound Plan. Includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist and Roadside Assistance Yes No
OnStar(R) Telematics System With 12 Months Safe and Sound Plan. Includes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Hands-Free Calling, Vehicle Diagnostics and Low Mileage Discount Yes No
Panic Alarm Yes Yes
Part-Time 4-Wheel Drive Yes No
Passenger Airbag Yes No
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment No Yes
Passenger Vanity Mirror Yes No
Perimeter Lighting Located On Exterior Mirrors No Yes
Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light No Yes
Pickup Truck Cargo Box Lights Yes No
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals No Yes
Power Door Locks Yes No
Power Rack and Pinion Steering Yes Yes
Power Window Lockout No Yes
Power Windows With Front Dual One-Touch Down No Yes
Pre-Programmed Equalizer Yes Yes
Programmable Power Door Locks No Yes
Radio Antenna Yes Yes
Radio Data System Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Intermittent Windshield Wipers No Yes
Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt No Yes
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat Yes No
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Heated Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest No Yes
Rear Armrest Storage No Yes
Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Alarm and Ultrasonic Sensors No Yes
Rear HVAC Ducts No Yes
Rear Locking Differential No Yes
Rear Seat Power Outlet No Yes
Rear Sound Controls For Audio No Yes
Rear Step Up Bumper Yes Yes
Rear Window Defroster No Yes
Remote Ignition No Yes
Removable Cargo Area Cover No Yes
Rollover Sensor No Yes
Roof Rack No Yes
SBRP265/65R18 BSW, All-Season Tires No Yes
SBRP265/70R17 BSW, All-Season Tires Yes No
Selective Locking/Unlocking Via Remote Keyless Entry No Yes
Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls Yes Yes
Service Indicator For Oil Quality No Yes
Service Interval Indicator No Yes
Service Interval Indicator For Oil Quality Yes No
Side Guard Door Beams Yes Yes
Solar-Ray(R) Front Tinted Glass No Yes
Solar-Ray(R) Rear Deep Tinted Glass No Yes
Solar-Ray(R) Tinted Glass Yes No
StabiliTrak(R) Vehicle Stability Control System Yes No
StabiliTrak(TM) Vehicle Stability Control System No Yes
Steel Wheels, 17-In. X 7.5-In. Yes No
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Trip Computer No Yes
Straight Side Pickup Bed Yes No
Tachometer Yes Yes
Telephone Antenna Yes Yes
Theftlock(R) Radio Anti-Theft Yes Yes
Tilt Steering Column Yes Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Tow Hitch Receiver No Yes
Towing Prep Package Includes Wiring Provisions No Yes
Towing Pre-Wiring Yes Yes
Transfer Case Yes No
Trip Computer With Average Fuel Consumption, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty and Trip Odometer No Yes
Trip Computer With Trip Odometer Yes No
Twin Halogen Headlights Yes No
Underbody Tire Carrier Yes No
Vehicle Anti-Lockout No Yes
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm Yes No
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and PASS-Key III+(R) Engine Immobilizer No Yes
Vinyl Seats Yes No
Voice Activated Controls For Phone Yes Yes
Warning Lights Include Low Fuel Yes No
Warning Lights Include Low Fuel, Door Ajar, Seatbelts Unfastened, Low Coolant and Oil Pressure No Yes
Wood and Leather Steering Wheel No Yes






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