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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,845 $20,995
Base Invoice $34,871 $19,620
Ultimate Package 695  
Navigation system 1,995 1,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Premium Package   2,200
2.7L V6   1,000
Ultimate Package 584  
Navigation system 1,676 1,075
Panoramic sunroof 1,592  
Premium Package   1,960
2.7L V6   940
Options (change) 4,585 4,400
Options (change) 3,852 3,975
Destination 850 695
Total Price $43,280 $26,090
Total Invoice $39,573 $24,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,909
Model Year20092010
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6194hp 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$43,280$26,090
Adjustments for Features-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,590$26,090
Total Invoice$39,573$24,290
Adjustments for Features-3,3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,199$24,290

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
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 liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$6,640$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3740

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.1 in
Length186.5 in189.0 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height67.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,220 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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