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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: $10,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $9,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaMKZ
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,925
Base Invoice $28,752 $34,129
Technology Package 5,000 2,250
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo mat 95  
Cargo net 50 25
Preferred Package   5,330
Sunroof, large   2,995
Technology Package 4,618 2,048
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo mat 78  
Cargo net 42 23
Preferred Package   4,850
Sunroof, large   2,726
Options (change) 5,495 10,600
Options (change) 5,029 9,647
Destination 895 895
Total Price $37,380 $47,420
Total Invoice $34,676 $44,671

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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: $7,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,221
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaMKZ
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG38/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$37,380$47,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,380$44,475
Total Invoice$34,676$44,671
Adjustments for Features0-2,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,676$41,897

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaMKZ
TrimHybrid EXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,100$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,774

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in194.1 in
Width73.2 in73.4 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,828 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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested355059%
Total Not Requested242541%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested247565%
Total Not Requested132535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane keeping assist system200No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%

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