Kia Optima vs. Oldsmobile Alero
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Highlights
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$23,390
Starting MSRP
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$18,485
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas 4-cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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185 hp
Horsepower
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140 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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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.4 L/144
Displacement
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2.2L/134
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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185 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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140 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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178 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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150 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Gas 4-cyl
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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24 City / 32 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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10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/65R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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T125/70D15
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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4-Wheel
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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4-Wheel
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 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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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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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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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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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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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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110 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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191 in
Length, Overall
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187 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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40 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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46 in
Front Leg Room
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42 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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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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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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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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121 ft³
Passenger Volume
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front 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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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,230 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,996 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available 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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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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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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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
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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-
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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800
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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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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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
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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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.9 x 1.02 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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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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