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Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $8,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $8,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $34,645
Base Invoice $24,760 $32,565
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Package 102A   5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Package 102A   5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0
Options (change) 5,000 5,695
Options (change) 4,465 5,069
Destination 750 875
Total Price $32,250 $41,215
Total Invoice $29,975 $38,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,380
Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG41/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,250$41,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$39,980
Total Invoice$29,975$38,509
Adjustments for Features0-1,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$37,355

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaMKZ
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$4,250$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,154

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.4 in
Length190.7 in190.6 in
Width72.1 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested340058%
Total Not Requested245042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested240062%
Total Not Requested146538%

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