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Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,840 $19,895
Base Invoice $33,051 $18,510
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Panoramic sunroof 1,592  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 1,895 4,555
Options (change) 1,592 3,990
Destination 775 675
Total Price $38,510 $25,125
Total Invoice $35,418 $23,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,783
Model Year20082008
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/50-17
Total Price$38,510$25,125
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,835$25,125
Total Invoice$35,418$23,175
Adjustments for Features-2,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,958$23,175

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,700$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4600

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.1 in
Length186.5 in186.4 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height67.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,220 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.7 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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