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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,156

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Model Year2015201520162016
ModelMKCMKCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseBlack LabelSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $46,205 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $31,445 $43,202 $27,865 $33,435
Reserve Package 7,110      
Polished alloy wheels 0      
Technology Package 2,295 2,295    
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995 995    
Climate Package 580 580    
Wood trim 0      
AWD 2,495 2,495    
2.3L I4 1,140 1,140    
Cargo mat 50 50    
Premium Technology Package     4,800  
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Reserve Package 6,328      
Polished alloy wheels 0      
Technology Package 2,043 2,043    
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 886 886    
Climate Package 516 516    
Wood trim 0      
AWD 2,370 2,370    
2.3L I4 1,014 1,014    
Cargo mat 45 45    
Premium Technology Package     4,380  
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 14,665 7,555 5,150 350
Options (change) 13,202 6,874 4,671 291
Destination 895 895 850 850
Total Price $48,660 $54,655 $35,940 $37,240
Total Invoice $45,542 $50,971 $33,386 $34,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,144
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelMKCMKCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseBlack LabelSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I4285hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14700, 14630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,660$54,655$35,940$37,240
Adjustments for Features-5,355-6,6550-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,305$48,000$35,940$36,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,695$0$1,000
Total Invoice$45,542$50,971$33,386$34,576
Adjustments for Features-5,012-6,2060-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,530$44,765$33,386$34,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,235$0$911

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelMKCMKCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseBlack LabelSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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  
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,630$10,930$4,275$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,355$6,655$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,012-6,2060-279

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152016
ModelMKCOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.4 in
Length179.2 in191.1 in
Width73.4 in73.2 in
Height65.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,989 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.1 ft315.9 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 plates200No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested395080%
Total Not Requested100020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested375075%
Total Not Requested125025%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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