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Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,895

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,260

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMKT
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $44,300
Base Invoice $28,380 $41,674
Technology Package 3,000  
Limited Package 2,100  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Elite Package   4,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
255/45VR20   1,350
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Technology Package 2,727  
Limited Package 1,925  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Elite Package   3,480
Adaptive cruise control   1,127
255/45VR20   1,175
3.5L V6   1,851
AWD   0
Options (change) 5,500 8,640
Options (change) 4,985 7,633
Destination 895 875
Total Price $36,895 $53,815
Total Invoice $34,260 $50,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,470
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMKT
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$36,895$53,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,895$51,185
Total Invoice$34,260$50,182
Adjustments for Features0-2,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,260$47,730

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMKT
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,040$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,452

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in117.9 in
Length191.1 in207.6 in
Width73.2 in76.0 in
Height57.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.939.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.975.9 ft3

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

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 row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested32527%
Total Not Requested90073%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested247576%
Total Not Requested80024%

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