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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: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $9,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,965

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $8,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelMKCMKCOptima
TrimReserveBlack LabelSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,985 $45,975 $35,500
Base Invoice $36,776 $42,177 $33,140
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995 995  
Climate Package 605 605  
Wood trim 0    
2.3L I4 1,140 1,140  
AWD 2,410 2,405  
255/40HR20   1,145  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 886 886  
Climate Package 538 538  
Wood trim 0    
2.3L I4 1,014 1,014  
AWD 2,265 2,249  
255/40HR20   1,019  
Options (change) 5,150 6,290 0
Options (change) 4,703 5,706 0
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $46,060 $53,190 $36,325
Total Invoice $42,404 $48,808 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,177
Model Year201820182015
ModelMKCMKCOptima
TrimReserveBlack LabelSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I4285hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14700, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-20225/45-18
Total Price$46,060$53,190$36,325
Adjustments for Features-4,630-5,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,430$47,260$36,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,830$0
Total Invoice$42,404$48,808$33,965
Adjustments for Features-4,262-5,4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,142$43,367$33,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,225$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182015
ModelMKCMKCOptima
TrimReserveBlack LabelSX Limited Turbo
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
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 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,480$9,780$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$5,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,262-5,4410

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182015
ModelMKCOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.0 in
Length179.2 in190.7 in
Width73.4 in72.1 in
Height65.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,989 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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