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Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,895

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,260

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMKTOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,300 $30,500
Base Invoice $41,664 $28,380
Elite Package 4,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
255/45VR20 1,350  
3.5L V6 3,005  
AWD 1,995  
Technology Package   3,000
Limited Package   2,100
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Elite Package 3,480  
Adaptive cruise control 1,127  
255/45VR20 1,175  
3.5L V6 2,795  
AWD 1,855  
Technology Package   2,727
Limited Package   1,925
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 11,645 5,500
Options (change) 10,432 4,985
Destination 875 895
Total Price $56,820 $36,895
Total Invoice $52,971 $34,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,282
Model Year20112018
ModelMKTOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$56,820$36,895
Adjustments for Features-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,215$36,895
Total Invoice$52,971$34,260
Adjustments for Features-2,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,542$34,260

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelMKTOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,670$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4290

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelMKTOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.4 in
Length207.6 in191.1 in
Width76.0 in73.2 in
Height67.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,924 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested247576%
Total Not Requested80024%

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, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested165054%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested32527%
Total Not Requested90073%

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