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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: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $41,500
Base Invoice $28,380 $39,035
Technology Package 3,000  
Limited Package 2,100  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425 425
Appearance Package   2,995
Ultimate Package   4,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Technology Package 2,727  
Limited Package 1,925  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353 394
Appearance Package   2,666
Ultimate Package   3,560
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 5,925 15,605
Options (change) 5,338 14,181
Destination 895 875
Total Price $37,320 $57,980
Total Invoice $34,613 $54,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,109
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$37,320$57,980
Adjustments for Features0-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,320$57,585
Total Invoice$34,613$54,091
Adjustments for Features0-369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,613$53,722

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMKS
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,840$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-369

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.9 in
Length191.1 in204.1 in
Width73.2 in75.9 in
Height57.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested165054%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels-200Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested302577%
Total Not Requested89023%
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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