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Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,446

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Model Year201520152011
ModelMKCMKCOptima
TrimBaseBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $46,205 $26,200
Base Invoice $31,445 $43,202 $24,480
Select Plus Package 1,100    
Select Package 3,410    
Panoramic sunroof 1,700    
2.3L I4 1,140 1,140  
AWD 2,495 2,495  
Wood trim 0    
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,000
Select Plus Package 979    
Select Package 3,035    
Panoramic sunroof 1,513    
2.3L I4 1,014 1,014  
AWD 2,370 2,370  
Wood trim 0    
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 9,845 3,635 4,000
Options (change) 8,911 3,384 3,575
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $43,840 $50,735 $30,950
Total Invoice $41,251 $47,481 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,595
Model Year201520152011
ModelMKCMKCOptima
TrimBaseBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I4285hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$43,840$50,735$30,950
Adjustments for Features-5,155-7,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,685$43,180$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,495$0
Total Invoice$41,251$47,481$28,805
Adjustments for Features-4,851-7,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,400$40,411$28,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,011$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152011
ModelMKCMKCOptima
TrimBaseBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,430$10,830$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,155$7,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,851-7,0700

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152011
ModelMKCOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.0 in
Length179.2 in190.7 in
Width73.4 in72.1 in
Height65.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,989 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67569%
Total Not Requested30031%
Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested155093%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested210091%
Total Not Requested2009%

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