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Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,688

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $39,010
Base Invoice $28,380 $37,059
Technology Package 3,000 1,995
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
Elite Package   3,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Technology Package 2,727 1,816
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
Elite Package   2,958
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 3,825 6,940
Options (change) 3,413 6,317
Destination 895 925
Total Price $35,220 $46,875
Total Invoice $32,688 $44,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,002
Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$35,220$46,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,220$45,170
Total Invoice$32,688$44,301
Adjustments for Features0-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,688$42,690

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,415$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182016
ModelOptimaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.9 in
Length191.1 in205.6 in
Width73.2 in75.9 in
Height57.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

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