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Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelMKSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,270 $30,500
Base Invoice $38,053 $28,380
Appearance Package 2,995  
Ultimate Package 3,500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,310  
Remote start 395 425
3.5L V6 5,000  
AWD 1,890  
Technology Package   3,000
Limited Package   2,100
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Appearance Package 2,576  
Ultimate Package 3,010  
Adaptive cruise control 1,126  
Remote start 340 353
3.5L V6 4,500  
AWD 1,701  
Technology Package   2,727
Limited Package   1,925
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 15,090 5,925
Options (change) 13,253 5,338
Destination 825 895
Total Price $57,185 $37,320
Total Invoice $52,131 $34,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,454
Model Year20102018
ModelMKSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$57,185$37,320
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,115$37,320
Total Invoice$52,131$34,613
Adjustments for Features-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,067$34,613

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelMKSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,260$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-640

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelMKSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.4 in
Length204.1 in191.1 in
Width75.9 in73.2 in
Height61.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267575%
Total Not Requested89025%

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 warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%

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