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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $26,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMKTOptima
TrimReserveEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,025 $20,690
Base Invoice $46,574 $19,255
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Convenience Package   970
Premium Package   1,300
Navigation system   1,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Convenience Package   865
Premium Package   1,160
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 1,595 3,470
Options (change) 1,420 3,100
Destination 925 675
Total Price $51,545 $24,835
Total Invoice $48,919 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,155
Model Year20182009
ModelMKTOptima
TrimReserveEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/50-17
Total Price$51,545$24,835
Adjustments for Features-11,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,235$24,835
Total Invoice$48,919$23,030
Adjustments for Features-10,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,185$23,030

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelMKTOptima
TrimReserveEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,385$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelMKTOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in107.1 in
Length207.6 in189.0 in
Width76.0 in71.1 in
Height67.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,703 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in37.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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