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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: $37,350

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,638

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaMKXMKX
TrimSXReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $46,560 $54,230
Base Invoice $28,380 $42,767 $49,705
Universal garage door opener 350    
Limited Package 2,100    
Technology Package 3,000    
Remote start 425    
Cargo tray 80    
Interior trim, special color 0 375  
Luxury Package   3,995  
Climate Package   790  
Rear bumper protector   175 175
Polished alloy wheels   1,300 1,300
Universal garage door opener 291    
Limited Package 1,925    
Technology Package 2,727    
Remote start 353    
Cargo tray 67    
Interior trim, special color 0 334  
Luxury Package   3,556  
Climate Package   703  
Rear bumper protector   156 156
Polished alloy wheels   1,157 1,157
Options (change) 5,955 6,635 1,475
Options (change) 5,363 5,906 1,313
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $37,350 $54,120 $56,630
Total Invoice $34,638 $49,598 $51,943

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,104
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaMKXMKX
TrimSXReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4303hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 19?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18265/40-21265/40-21
Total Price$37,350$54,120$56,630
Adjustments for Features-1550-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,195$54,120$54,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210
Total Invoice$34,638$49,598$51,943
Adjustments for Features-1440-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,494$49,598$49,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaMKXMKX
TrimSXReserveBlack 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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
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  
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0$0 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,640$5,485$7,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1440-2,110

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaMKX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in190.0 in
Width73.2 in76.1 in
Height57.7 in66.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,168 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.968.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested92576%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested122540%
Total Not Requested185060%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Revel, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

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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