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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: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaMKT
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $43,210
Base Invoice $28,380 $41,049
Technology Package 3,000 2,000
Limited Package 2,100  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
Elite Package   3,500
255/45VR20   1,350
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Technology Package 2,727 1,780
Limited Package 1,925  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
Elite Package   3,115
255/45VR20   1,202
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
3.5L V6   1,895
AWD   0
Options (change) 5,925 10,440
Options (change) 5,338 9,412
Destination 895 895
Total Price $37,320 $54,545
Total Invoice $34,613 $51,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,313
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaMKT
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$37,320$54,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,320$49,840
Total Invoice$34,613$51,356
Adjustments for Features0-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,613$46,926

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20182015
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
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$6,740$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,430

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20182015
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.4,942 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 in39.0 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested42535%
Total Not Requested80065%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

255/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested85050%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

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