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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $19,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $18,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $41,500
Base Invoice $33,140 $39,035
Cargo net 50  
Appearance Package   2,995
Ultimate Package   4,000
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Cargo net 42  
Appearance Package   2,666
Ultimate Package   3,560
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 50 13,885
Options (change) 42 12,634
Destination 825 875
Total Price $36,375 $56,260
Total Invoice $34,007 $52,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,216
Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$36,375$56,260
Adjustments for Features0-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,375$53,775
Total Invoice$34,007$52,544
Adjustments for Features0-2,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,007$50,223

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats $75
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,200$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,321

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in112.9 in
Length190.7 in204.1 in
Width72.1 in75.9 in
Height57.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Lincoln MKS

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels-200Yes
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315080%
Total Not Requested76520%
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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