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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMKSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,010 $26,500
Base Invoice $37,059 $24,760
3.5L V6 4,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
AWD 1,995  
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
3.5L V6 4,745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,543  
AWD 1,896  
Limited Package   2,937
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 8,685 7,650
Options (change) 8,184 6,822
Destination 925 750
Total Price $48,620 $34,900
Total Invoice $46,168 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,978
Model Year20162012
ModelMKSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$48,620$34,900
Adjustments for Features-3,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,610$34,900
Total Invoice$46,168$32,332
Adjustments for Features-2,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,310$32,332

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelMKSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,710$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8580

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelMKSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.0 in
Length205.6 in190.7 in
Width75.9 in72.1 in
Height61.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume19.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested70097%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested232577%
Total Not Requested68023%

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