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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,845 $26,500
Base Invoice $34,871 $24,760
Navigation system 1,995 1,400
Ultimate Package 695  
Heated second row seats 295  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 300  
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system 1,676 1,250
Ultimate Package 584  
Heated second row seats 248  
Panoramic sunroof 1,592  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 248  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 252  
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 5,475 7,650
Options (change) 4,600 6,822
Destination 850 750
Total Price $44,170 $34,900
Total Invoice $40,321 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,747
Model Year20092012
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,170$34,900
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,905$34,900
Total Invoice$40,321$32,332
Adjustments for Features-2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,079$32,332

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,165$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2420

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.0 in
Length186.5 in190.7 in
Width75.8 in72.1 in
Height67.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft315.4 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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested230077%
Total Not Requested70523%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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