Kia Optima vs. Toyota Camry
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Highlights
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$23,390
Starting MSRP
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$29,600
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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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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52 City / 49 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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185 hp
Horsepower
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225 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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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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2.4 L/144
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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Displacement
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185 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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225 @ 6000
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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163 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
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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24 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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52 City / 49 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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P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/65VR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/65VR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire 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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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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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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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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
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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Measurements
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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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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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56 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 Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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38 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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56 in
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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110 in
Wheelbase
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111 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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191 in
Length, Overall
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194 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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58 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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64 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 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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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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121 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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19 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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3,230 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,450 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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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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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
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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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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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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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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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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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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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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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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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 Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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 - 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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2020 Kia Optima or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
The 2026 Toyota Camry is more reliable than the 2020 Kia Optima according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Camry versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2020 Optima.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Kia Optima or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
The 2026 Toyota Camry is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Kia Optima with 51 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Kia Optima or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
The 2020 Kia Optima is cheaper than the 2026 Toyota Camry with a $23,390 starting MSRP versus a $29,600 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Kia Optima or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
The 2020 Kia Optima and the 2026 Toyota Camry both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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