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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: $35,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,688

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelMKSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,690 $30,500
Base Invoice $38,656 $28,380
Elite Package 3,250  
Technology Package 1,995 3,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Elite Package 2,958  
Technology Package 1,816 2,727
Panoramic sunroof 1,543  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 6,940 3,825
Options (change) 6,317 3,413
Destination 895 895
Total Price $48,525 $35,220
Total Invoice $45,868 $32,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,568
Model Year20142018
ModelMKSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$48,525$35,220
Adjustments for Features-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,820$35,220
Total Invoice$45,868$32,688
Adjustments for Features-1,6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,256$32,688

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
ModelMKSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,120$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6120

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
ModelMKSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.4 in
Length205.6 in191.1 in
Width75.9 in73.2 in
Height61.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,204 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 Headroom38.5 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 Volume19.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%

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