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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: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $41,500
Base Invoice $18,045 $39,035
Convenience Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Sunroof 800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Convenience Package 625  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Sunroof 715  
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
Options (change) 2,100 1,695
Options (change) 1,875 1,509
Destination 640 875
Total Price $22,135 $44,070
Total Invoice $20,560 $41,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,187
Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/55-18
Total Price$22,135$44,070
Adjustments for Features0-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,135$38,035
Total Invoice$20,560$41,419
Adjustments for Features0-5,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,560$35,747

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,450$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,672

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.9 in
Length186.4 in204.1 in
Width71.1 in75.9 in
Height58.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%

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