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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: $37,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $9,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $9,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaMKZMKZ
TrimHybrid EXHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $28,752 $37,809 $44,960
Universal garage door opener 350    
Technology Package 5,000 2,495 2,495
Cargo mat 95    
Cargo net 50 25 25
Climate Package   595 595
Sunroof, large   2,995 1,795
Universal garage door opener 291    
Technology Package 4,618 2,271 2,271
Cargo mat 78    
Cargo net 42 23 23
Climate Package   542 542
Sunroof, large   2,726 1,634
Options (change) 5,495 6,110 4,910
Options (change) 5,029 5,562 4,470
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $37,380 $47,045 $53,665
Total Invoice $34,676 $44,296 $50,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,376
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaMKZMKZ
TrimHybrid EXHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$37,380$47,045$53,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,445-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,380$43,600$48,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,620
Total Invoice$34,676$44,296$50,355
Adjustments for Features0-3,244-5,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,676$41,052$45,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,194

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaMKZMKZ
TrimHybrid EXHybrid ReserveHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000 $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,225$7,670$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,244-5,109

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in193.9 in
Width73.2 in73.4 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested465078%
Total Not Requested132522%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

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