Kia K4 vs. Lexus ES 350
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Highlights
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$22,290
Starting MSRP
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$42,140
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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147 hp
Horsepower
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302 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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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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302 @ 6600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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3.5 L/211
Displacement
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Displacement
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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267 @ 4700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 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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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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22 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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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
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
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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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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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front 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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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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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Suspension
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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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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 (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
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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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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56 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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38 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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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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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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185 in
Length, Overall
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196 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,956 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,690 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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12 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 Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
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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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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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
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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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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N/A
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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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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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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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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Kia K4 or the 2025 Lexus ES 350?
The 2025 Lexus ES 350 is more reliable than the 2026 Kia K4 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2025 ES 350 versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2026 K4.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Kia K4 or the 2025 Lexus ES 350?
The 2026 Kia K4 is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Lexus ES 350 with 34 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Kia K4 or the 2025 Lexus ES 350?
The 2026 Kia K4 is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus ES 350 with a $22,290 starting MSRP versus a $42,140 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Kia K4 or the 2025 Lexus ES 350?
The 2026 Kia K4 and the 2025 Lexus ES 350 both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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