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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $39,545
Base Invoice $25,040 $37,202
Navigation system 1,400 1,790
Premium Package 2,950 2,850
Limited Package 3,350  
Wood trim   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,895
Navigation system 1,250 1,558
Premium Package 2,635 2,480
Limited Package 3,250  
Wood trim   431
Panoramic sunroof   1,649
Options (change) 7,700 7,030
Options (change) 7,135 6,118
Destination 800 875
Total Price $35,300 $47,450
Total Invoice $32,975 $44,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,826
Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/60-18
Total Price$35,300$47,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$44,880
Total Invoice$32,975$44,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,975$41,801

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
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-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,025$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,394

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaMKX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in111.2 in
Length190.7 in186.7 in
Width72.1 in76.0 in
Height57.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.468.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested260086%
Total Not Requested43014%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested75048%

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