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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: $36,455

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $11,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,074

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $10,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $39,545
Base Invoice $33,140 $37,202
Cargo net 50  
Cargo tray 80  
Premium Package   2,850
Navigation system   1,790
Wood trim   495
Rear bumper protector   160
Panoramic sunroof   1,895
Cargo net 42  
Cargo tray 67  
Premium Package   2,480
Navigation system   1,558
Wood trim   431
Rear bumper protector   139
Panoramic sunroof   1,649
Options (change) 130 7,190
Options (change) 109 6,257
Destination 825 875
Total Price $36,455 $47,610
Total Invoice $34,074 $44,334

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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: $9,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,054
Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/60-18
Total Price$36,455$47,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,455$46,315
Total Invoice$34,074$44,334
Adjustments for Features0-1,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,074$43,128

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaMKX
TrimSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,206

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaMKX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in111.2 in
Length190.7 in186.7 in
Width72.1 in76.0 in
Height57.9 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
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 wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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