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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: $23,890

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $41,500
Base Invoice $19,620 $39,035
Premium Package 2,200  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Premium Package 1,960  
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
Options (change) 2,200 1,695
Options (change) 1,960 1,509
Destination 695 875
Total Price $23,890 $44,070
Total Invoice $22,275 $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: $15,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,576
Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/55-18
Total Price$23,890$44,070
Adjustments for Features0-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,890$39,210
Total Invoice$22,275$41,419
Adjustments for Features0-4,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,275$36,851

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20102012
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 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$3,425$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,568

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in112.9 in
Length189.0 in204.1 in
Width71.1 in75.9 in
Height58.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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