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Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $35,840
Base Invoice $18,510 $33,051
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200  
Panoramic sunroof   1,895
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160  
Panoramic sunroof   1,592
Options (change) 4,555 1,895
Options (change) 3,990 1,592
Destination 675 775
Total Price $25,125 $38,510
Total Invoice $23,175 $35,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,783
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18
Total Price$25,125$38,510
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$35,835
Total Invoice$23,175$35,418
Adjustments for Features0-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$32,958

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,025$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaMKX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in111.2 in
Length186.4 in186.5 in
Width71.1 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in67.2 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.868.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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