Kia K4 vs. Lexus ES 300h
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Highlights
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$22,290
Starting MSRP
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$43,540
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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MPGe
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43
/ 44 MPGe
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MPGe
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
MPG
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147 hp
Horsepower
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215 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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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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163 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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Displacement
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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215 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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43 City / 44 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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear 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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear 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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Suspension
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Torsion Beam
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 (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
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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Steering
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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
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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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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
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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Measurements
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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107 in
Wheelbase
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113 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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97 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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185 in
Length, Overall
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196 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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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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56 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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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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2,956 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,730 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 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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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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 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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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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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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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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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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10 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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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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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 Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Kia K4 or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?
The 2025 Lexus ES 300h is more reliable than the 2026 Kia K4 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2025 ES 300h versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2026 K4.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Kia K4 or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?
The 2026 Kia K4 is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus ES 300h with a $22,290 starting MSRP versus a $43,540 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Kia K4 or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?
The 2026 Kia K4 and the 2025 Lexus ES 300h both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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