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2006 Infiniti FX45 AWD



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2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8
Standards and Options
Pricing

Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
MSRP $49,750 $58,100 $71,800 $66,700
Invoice Price $45,705 $53,359 $65,520 $61,194
Destination Charges $650 $650 $695 $670
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Standard Standard Not listed
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls Not listed N/A Standard Option
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
CD Changer Standard Standard Option Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player Standard Standard Not listed N/A
DVD Player Option N/A Option Not listed
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A N/A N/A
Navigational Aid Option Standard Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories Option N/A N/A Not listed
Subwoofer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Telematic Systems N/A N/A Standard N/A
Exterior

Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board Not listed N/A N/A N/A
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A N/A N/A
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard N/A
Metallic Paint Option Standard Standard Option
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid Standard Standard Option Standard
Rear Spoiler Standard Option N/A N/A
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A N/A N/A N/A
Splash or Mud Guards Option Option Option Not listed
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Battery Gauge N/A N/A N/A Standard
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Standard Standard Not listed Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation Standard Standard N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge Not listed N/A N/A Standard
Intelligent Cruise Control Option N/A Option N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A Option N/A
Oil Gauge N/A N/A N/A Standard
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Standard Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Not listed Standard Standard Not listed
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Lighting

Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cornering Lights N/A N/A N/A Not listed
Daytime Running Lights Not listed N/A N/A Standard
Fog Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Halogen Headlights N/A N/A Standard Not listed
Headlight Washers N/A N/A Standard Standard
High Intensity Discharge Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard Standard Standard
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tires and Wheels

Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Not listed N/A N/A Not listed
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire N/A N/A Standard Standard
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans Standard N/A N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires Option N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels Not listed N/A N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A Standard Standard Standard
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Washer System N/A N/A Standard Standard
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror N/A Standard Standard Standard
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A Standard Standard Standard
Rear Wiper Standard N/A N/A Not listed
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval Standard Standard Standard N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A Standard N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Body Style Luxury Sport Utility Luxury Sedan Luxury Sedan Luxury Sedan
EPA Classification SUV4WD MIDSIZE LARGE LARGE
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

 Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
City MPG 14 17 17 16
Combined MPG 16   20 18
Displacement (CC) 4494 4494 4799 4172
Driveline AWD RWD RWD AWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.69 2.94 3.38 3.65
Fuel Capacity (gal) 23.8 21.4 23.3 23.8
Fuel System SEFI SEFI SEFI SEFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $1
Highway MPG 18 24 25 22
Horsepower @ RPM 320@6400 340@6400 360@6300 335@6500
PowerToWeightRatio 13.7 12.2 12.6 15.5
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6400 6400 6300 6500
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Automatic 5 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 335@4000 333@4000 360@3400 317@3500
Transmission Speeds 5 5 6 6
Transmission Type A A A A
Type of Engine 4.5L V8 4.5L V8 4.8L V8 4.2L V8
Valves 32 32 32 40
Exterior

 Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Curb weight (lbs) 4370 4153 4486 5194
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum 5462      
Overall Height (in) 65.0 58.7 58.7 57.1
Overall Length (in) 189.1 200.8 198.4 203.7
Overall Width (in) 75.8 72.6 74.9 74.9
Wheelbase (in) 112.2 113.0 117.7 118.1
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Trunk Volume (cu ft)   14 18 13
Interior - Passengers

 Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Headroom front (in) 40.8 38.4 39.2 37.2
Headroom rear (in) 39.5 36.4 38.5 38.1
Hip room front (in) 54.3 56.5    
Hip room rear (in) 55.0 55.0    
Leg room front (in) 43.9 44.0 41.3 41.7
Leg room rear (in) 35.2 37.3 37.2 43.1
Passenger Volume   102 104 108
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 5 5 5
Seating capacity - Standard 5 5 5 5
Shoulder room front (in) 56.9 58.2 59.3 59.6
Shoulder room rear (in) 57.4 57.2 58.7 57.8
Suspension

 Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 7.6 5.8   5.0
Rear Suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Track Front 62.7 62.6 62.1 64.1
Track Rear 64.6 61.4 62.8 63.5
Towing

 Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 3500 1000    
Tow Capacity Standard 3500 1000    
Turning Radius

 Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Steering Diameter Left 38.7 36.1 39.7 39.4
Steering Diameter Right 38.7 36.1 39.7 39.4
Warranty

 Infiniti FX45 Infiniti Q45 BMW 7 Series Volkswagen Phaeton
Powertrain Miles 70000 70000 50000 60000
Powertrain Time (Months) 72 72 48 60
Rust Time (Months) 84 84 144 144
Warranty - Basic Miles 60000 60000 50000 50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 48 48 48


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