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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: $36,070

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,495

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaMKX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $39,545
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $37,202
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Cargo net 50 50  
Cargo tray 80 80  
Premium Package     2,850
Navigation system     1,790
Adaptive cruise control     1,295
Rear bumper protector     160
Panoramic sunroof     1,895
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Cargo net 42 42  
Cargo tray 67 67  
Premium Package     2,480
Navigation system     1,558
Adaptive cruise control     1,127
Rear bumper protector     139
Panoramic sunroof     1,649
Options (change) 5,280 480 7,990
Options (change) 4,780 400 6,953
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $36,070 $37,370 $48,410
Total Invoice $33,495 $34,685 $45,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,135
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaMKX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/60-18
Total Price$36,070$37,370$48,410
Adjustments for Features0-300-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,070$37,070$47,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,495$34,685$45,030
Adjustments for Features0-278-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,495$34,407$44,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaMKX
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,315$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaMKX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in111.2 in
Length191.1 in186.7 in
Width73.2 in76.0 in
Height57.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.968.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested315063%
Total Not Requested185037%

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

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