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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $41,500
Base Invoice $24,760 $39,035
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400  
Appearance Package   2,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250  
Appearance Package   2,666
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 7,650 11,580
Options (change) 6,822 10,583
Destination 750 875
Total Price $34,900 $53,955
Total Invoice $32,332 $50,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,812
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$34,900$53,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$51,445
Total Invoice$32,332$50,493
Adjustments for Features0-2,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$48,144

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122012
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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
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$3,925$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,349

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122012
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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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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested232577%
Total Not Requested68023%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested95079%
Total Not Requested25021%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels-200Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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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