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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,720

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Model Year201520152012
ModelMKCMKCOptima
TrimBaseBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $46,205 $26,500
Base Invoice $31,445 $43,202 $24,760
Reserve Package 7,110    
Polished alloy wheels 0    
AWD 2,495 2,495  
2.3L I4 1,140 1,140  
Wood trim 0    
255/40HR20   1,145  
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,300
Reserve Package 6,328    
Polished alloy wheels 0    
AWD 2,370 2,370  
2.3L I4 1,014 1,014  
Wood trim 0    
255/40HR20   1,019  
Navigation system     1,250
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 10,745 4,780 7,650
Options (change) 9,712 4,403 6,822
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $44,740 $51,880 $34,900
Total Invoice $42,052 $48,500 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,204
Model Year201520152012
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)235/50-18255/40-20225/45-18
Total Price$44,740$51,880$34,900
Adjustments for Features-4,805-6,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,935$45,775$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,840$0
Total Invoice$42,052$48,500$32,332
Adjustments for Features-4,516-5,7070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,536$42,793$32,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,257$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152012
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$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio  $50
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 
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
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 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,730$10,030$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,805$6,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,516-5,7070

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
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

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested345070%
Total Not Requested150030%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested237579%
Total Not Requested63021%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested100095%
Total Not Requested505%

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