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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMKX
TrimEXEX TurboHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $35,840
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $33,051
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Technology Package     5,000  
Navigation system       1,995
Panoramic sunroof       1,895
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Technology Package 1,785 1,785    
Premium Technology Package     4,465  
Navigation system       1,676
Panoramic sunroof       1,592
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 3,890
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 3,268
Destination 750 750 750 775
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $40,505
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $37,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,448
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMKX
TrimEXEX TurboHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H265hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17245/60-18
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$40,505
Adjustments for Features-1500-775-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,550$29,600$31,475$39,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$37,094
Adjustments for Features-1390-720-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,616$27,535$29,255$36,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$3,639$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaMKX
TrimEXEX TurboHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,300$4,075$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$775$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390-720-1,030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaMKX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in111.2 in
Length190.7 in186.5 in
Width72.1 in75.8 in
Height57.3 in67.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.468.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested210088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested210088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested385066%
Total Not Requested200034%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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