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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: $28,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,020

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $41,500
Base Invoice $24,480 $39,035
Premium Package 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Premium Package 1,790  
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 2,000 8,585
Options (change) 1,790 7,917
Destination 750 875
Total Price $28,950 $50,960
Total Invoice $27,020 $47,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,527
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$28,950$50,960
Adjustments for Features0-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$46,400
Total Invoice$27,020$47,827
Adjustments for Features0-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,020$43,547

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,300$7,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.9 in
Length190.7 in204.1 in
Width72.1 in75.9 in
Height57.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500		1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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