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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: $36,180

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $14,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,830

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $12,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelOptimaMKXMKX
TrimSX Limited TurboReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,300 $46,560 $54,230
Base Invoice $32,963 $42,767 $49,705
Cargo tray 80    
Rear bumper protector   175 175
Climate Package   790  
Revel 13 speakers   1,155  
Polished alloy wheels   1,300 1,300
Cargo tray 67    
Rear bumper protector   156 156
Climate Package   703  
Revel 13 speakers   1,028  
Polished alloy wheels   1,157 1,157
Options (change) 80 3,420 1,475
Options (change) 67 3,044 1,313
Destination 800 925 925
Total Price $36,180 $50,905 $56,630
Total Invoice $33,830 $46,736 $51,943

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,854
Model Year201420182018
ModelOptimaMKXMKX
TrimSX Limited TurboReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4303hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 13?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/40-21265/40-21
Total Price$36,180$50,905$56,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,180$48,670$51,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$33,830$46,736$51,943
Adjustments for Features0-2,052-4,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,830$44,684$47,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,641

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year201420182018
ModelOptimaMKXMKX
TrimSX Limited TurboReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,250$6,485$9,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,052-4,618

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20142018
ModelOptimaMKX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in190.0 in
Width72.1 in76.1 in
Height57.9 in66.2 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,168 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.468.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/40VR21 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/40VR21 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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