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Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,240

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $14,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,270

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $13,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMKSCadenzaCadenza
TrimBaseTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $39,035 $36,328 $41,320
Ultimate Package 4,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295    
3.5L V6 5,000    
AWD 1,890    
Cargo net   50 50
Ultimate Package 3,560    
Adaptive cruise control 1,153    
3.5L V6 4,650    
AWD 1,758    
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 12,185 50 50
Options (change) 11,121 42 42
Destination 875 900 900
Total Price $54,560 $40,240 $45,640
Total Invoice $51,031 $37,270 $42,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,261
Model Year201220182018
ModelMKSCadenzaCadenza
TrimBaseTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$54,560$40,240$45,640
Adjustments for Features-5350-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,025$40,240$43,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,160
Total Invoice$51,031$37,270$42,262
Adjustments for Features-5000-2,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,531$37,270$40,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,918

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201220182018
ModelMKSCadenzaCadenza
TrimBaseTechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,210$5,675$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-5000-2,074

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20122018
ModelMKSCadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.4 in
Length204.1 in195.7 in
Width75.9 in73.6 in
Height61.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315080%
Total Not Requested76520%

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