Compare 1999 Buick Century - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $18,855 | $16,999 | $18,540 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,629 | $15,116 | $16,930 |
| Destination | $560 | $435 | $550 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Console | N/A | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Keyfob | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 60-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | Single | Single | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 Performance | 6 | 4 |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Traction Control | Driveline | ABS | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Retractable | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Body-colored | Chrome |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/70SR15.0 BSW AS | P205/60HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/65TR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | Steel | Silver Aluminum | Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.1L V-6 | 2.5L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | DOHC | OHV |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.29 | 3.88 | 3.77 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 194.6 " | 185.4 " | 199.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.7 " | 71.6 " | 73.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.6 " | 55.5 " | 55.4 " |
| Engine | 3.1L V-6 | 2.5L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 160 @ 5,200 Rpm | 170 @ 6,000 Rpm | 145 @ 5,250 Rpm |
| Torque | 185 @ 4,000 Rpm | 166 @ 4,000 Rpm | 170 @ 3,250 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.31 " | 3.31/2.95 " | 3.50/3.15 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,353 Lbs. | 3,128 Lbs. | 3,302 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,250 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 109.0 " | 106.3 " | 108.5 " |
| Front Track | 62.0 " | 60.6 " | 61.6 " |
| Rear Track | 61.1 " | 59.8 " | 61.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | N/A | 19.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .32 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 43.3 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.9 " | 36.2 " | 38.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.4 " | 39.3 " | 39.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.4 " | 37.6 " | 36.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.4 " | 55.9 " | 55.8 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.3 " | 54.3 " | 56.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.0 " | 56.9 " | 57.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.1 " | 55.7 " | 56.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.7 Cu.ft. | 13.2 Cu.ft. | 16.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 16.7 Cu.ft. | 13.2 Cu.ft. | 16.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 102 Cu.ft. | N/A | 102 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.5 Gal. | 17.2 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 3 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | N/A | 3 |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | N/A | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Bumpers | acceptable | marginal | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Head Restraint | acceptable | acceptable | poor |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | marginal | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | marginal | good |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | good | good |
| Overall Front | acceptable | acceptable | good |
