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Lincoln LS vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln LS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,895

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,260

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelLSOptima
TrimV8 SportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,285 $30,500
Base Invoice $36,182 $28,380
Elite Package 4,225  
Premium Package 2,795  
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Side curtain airbags 545  
Heated second row seats 405  
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Elite Package 3,634  
Premium Package 2,404  
Obstacle detection, rear 254  
Side curtain airbags 469  
Heated second row seats 348  
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 8,265 5,500
Options (change) 7,109 4,985
Destination 660 895
Total Price $48,210 $36,895
Total Invoice $43,951 $34,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,496
Model Year20062018
ModelLSOptima
TrimV8 SportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$48,210$36,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,210$31,720
Total Invoice$43,951$34,260
Adjustments for Features0-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,951$29,455

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Features Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelLSOptima
TrimV8 SportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,015$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,805

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelLSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in110.4 in
Length194.4 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height56.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,772 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln LS V8 Sport

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 264W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cargo net40Yes
Unbranded, 180W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144063%
Total Not Requested85037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested102584%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested222572%

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