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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: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,971

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Model Year201520152018
ModelMKCMKCOptima
TrimBaseBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $46,205 $30,500
Base Invoice $31,445 $43,202 $28,380
Reserve Package 7,110    
Polished alloy wheels 0    
Climate Package 580 580  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995 995  
Technology Package 2,295 2,295 3,000
Cargo mat 50 50  
2.3L I4 1,140 1,140  
AWD 2,495 2,495  
Wood trim 0    
255/40HR20   1,145  
Limited Package     2,100
Universal garage door opener     350
Remote start     425
Reserve Package 6,328    
Polished alloy wheels 0    
Climate Package 516 516  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 886 886  
Technology Package 2,043 2,043 2,727
Cargo mat 45 45  
2.3L I4 1,014 1,014  
AWD 2,370 2,370  
Wood trim 0    
255/40HR20   1,019  
Limited Package     1,925
Universal garage door opener     291
Remote start     353
Options (change) 14,665 8,700 5,875
Options (change) 13,202 7,893 5,296
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $48,660 $55,800 $37,270
Total Invoice $45,542 $51,990 $34,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,527
Model Year201520152018
ModelMKCMKCOptima
TrimBaseBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I4285hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14700, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-20235/45-18
Total Price$48,660$55,800$37,270
Adjustments for Features-3,680-4,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,980$50,820$37,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,840$0
Total Invoice$45,542$51,990$34,571
Adjustments for Features-3,444-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,098$47,350$34,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,252$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $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 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,780$11,080$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$4,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,444-4,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested395080%
Total Not Requested100020%
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
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested182559%
Total Not Requested125041%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested92576%

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