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Kia Rio vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $19,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $18,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelRioMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSXSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $16,675 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Premium Package 2,200            
Floor mats 95            
Sunroof   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package 2,000            
Floor mats 72            
Sunroof   1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092    
Options (change) 2,295 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 0 0
Options (change) 2,072 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092 0 0
Destination 750 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $20,545 $40,465 $40,465 $42,135 $42,135 $48,755 $48,755
Total Invoice $19,497 $38,394 $38,394 $39,826 $39,826 $45,885 $45,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,127
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelRioMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSXSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$20,545$40,465$40,465$42,135$42,135$48,755$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-6,985-7,135-7,585-7,485-9,810-9,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$33,480$33,330$34,550$34,650$38,945$39,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,615$5,715
Total Invoice$19,497$38,394$38,394$39,826$39,826$45,885$45,885
Adjustments for Features0-6,628-6,770-7,169-7,075-9,233-9,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$31,766$31,624$32,657$32,751$36,652$36,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$142$0$1,033$1,127$5,028$5,123

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelRioMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSXSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription     $200$200
HD radio$50  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100 $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0      
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200$200
Wood trim $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$1,700$8,685$8,835$9,285$9,185$11,510$11,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,985$7,135$7,585$7,485$9,810$9,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,628-6,770-7,169-7,075-9,233-9,138

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122018
ModelRioMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.2 in
Length171.9 in193.9 in
Width67.7 in73.4 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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