Hyundai SONATA vs. Kia K5
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Highlights
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$27,450
Starting MSRP
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$27,490
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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28 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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191 hp
Horsepower
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191 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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5 yr / 60,000 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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181 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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181 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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191 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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191 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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28 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 37 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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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 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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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
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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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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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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Steering
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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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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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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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Measurements
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N/A
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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46 in
Front Leg Room
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46 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg 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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104 ft³
Passenger Volume
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105 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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193 in
Length, Overall
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193 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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112 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Track Width, Rear
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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73 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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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
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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3,232 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 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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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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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
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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Safety
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Standard
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
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
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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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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760
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
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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11 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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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12 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 - 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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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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N/A
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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Hyundai SONATA or the 2026 Kia K5?
The 2026 Hyundai SONATA is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Kia K5 with 32 MPG combined versus 30 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai SONATA or the 2026 Kia K5?
The 2026 Hyundai SONATA is cheaper than the 2026 Kia K5 with a $27,450 starting MSRP versus a $27,490 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Hyundai SONATA or the 2026 Kia K5?
The 2026 Hyundai SONATA and the 2026 Kia K5 both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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