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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: $16,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaMKX
TrimEXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $26,500 $37,845
Base Invoice $21,210 $24,760 $34,871
Premium Package 2,250    
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Technology Package   5,000  
Ultimate Package     695
Navigation system     1,995
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295
Heated second row seats     295
Panoramic sunroof     1,895
Premium Package 2,010    
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Technology Package   4,465  
Ultimate Package     584
Navigation system     1,676
Illuminated door sill trim plates     248
Heated second row seats     248
Panoramic sunroof     1,592
Options (change) 4,250 5,000 5,175
Options (change) 3,795 4,465 4,348
Destination 750 750 850
Total Price $27,700 $32,250 $43,870
Total Invoice $25,755 $29,975 $40,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,405
Model Year201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaMKX
TrimEXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4166hp I4 H265hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/60-18
Total Price$27,700$32,250$43,870
Adjustments for Features0-625-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,700$31,625$41,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,755$29,975$40,069
Adjustments for Features0-581-1,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,755$29,394$38,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,639$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaMKX
TrimEXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,625$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-1,909

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20112009
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 seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested450077%
Total Not Requested135023%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

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