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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: $23,465

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,337

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,845 $19,100
Base Invoice $34,871 $17,605
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
CD changer, remote   375
Panoramic sunroof 1,592  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 1,895 3,775
Options (change) 1,592 3,142
Destination 850 590
Total Price $40,590 $23,465
Total Invoice $37,313 $21,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,104
Model Year20092006
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$40,590$23,465
Adjustments for Features-5,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$23,465
Total Invoice$37,313$21,337
Adjustments for Features-4,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,441$21,337

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
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$8,250$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8720

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length186.5 in185.8 in
Width75.8 in71.5 in
Height67.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,220 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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