Ford Focus vs. Kia Optima
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Highlights
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$17,950
Starting MSRP
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$23,390
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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160 hp
Horsepower
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185 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.4 L/144
Displacement
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Displacement
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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146 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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178 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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160 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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185 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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26 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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179 in
Length, Overall
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191 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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38 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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58 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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46 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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110 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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121 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,935 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,230 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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800
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2020 Kia Optima is more reliable than the 2018 Ford Focus according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2020 Optima versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2018 Focus.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2018 Ford Focus is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Kia Optima with 31 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2018 Ford Focus is cheaper than the 2020 Kia Optima with a $17,950 starting MSRP versus a $23,390 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2018 Ford Focus or the 2020 Kia Optima?
The 2018 Ford Focus and the 2020 Kia Optima both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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