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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $37,845
Base Invoice $24,760 $34,871
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400 1,995
Premium Package 2,950  
Ultimate Package   695
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Heated second row seats   295
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   300
Panoramic sunroof   1,895
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250 1,676
Premium Package 2,635  
Ultimate Package   584
Illuminated door sill trim plates   248
Heated second row seats   248
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   252
Panoramic sunroof   1,592
Options (change) 7,650 5,475
Options (change) 6,822 4,600
Destination 750 850
Total Price $34,900 $44,170
Total Invoice $32,332 $40,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,747
Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/60-18
Total Price$34,900$44,170
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$43,905
Total Invoice$32,332$40,321
Adjustments for Features0-242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$40,079

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-242

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20122009
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 SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested230077%
Total Not Requested70523%

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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