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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: $37,350

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,638

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,845 $30,500
Base Invoice $35,786 $28,380
Ultimate Package 695  
Rear bumper protector 160  
Navigation system 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Remote start 345 425
Heated second row seats 295  
Polished alloy wheels 300  
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo tray   80
Ultimate Package 584  
Rear bumper protector 134  
Navigation system 1,676  
Panoramic sunroof 1,592  
Remote start 290 353
Heated second row seats 248  
Polished alloy wheels 252  
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo tray   67
Options (change) 5,685 5,955
Options (change) 4,776 5,363
Destination 850 895
Total Price $45,380 $37,350
Total Invoice $41,412 $34,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,423
Model Year20102018
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,380$37,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,380$33,415
Total Invoice$41,412$34,638
Adjustments for Features0-3,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,412$30,989

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,905$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,649

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.4 in
Length186.5 in191.1 in
Width75.8 in73.2 in
Height67.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,220 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested102584%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested72524%
Total Not Requested235076%

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