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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: $20,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,415 $20,995
Base Invoice $37,076 $19,620
Navigation system 1,790 1,200
Premium Package 2,500 2,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
2.7L V6   1,000
Navigation system 1,558 1,075
Premium Package 2,175 1,960
Panoramic sunroof 1,649  
2.7L V6   940
Options (change) 6,185 4,400
Options (change) 5,382 3,975
Destination 875 695
Total Price $46,475 $26,090
Total Invoice $43,333 $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: $14,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,547
Model Year20112010
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/50-17
Total Price$46,475$26,090
Adjustments for Features-5,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,580$26,090
Total Invoice$43,333$24,290
Adjustments for Features-5,4960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,837$24,290

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112010
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,070$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4960

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112010
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.1 in
Length186.7 in189.0 in
Width76.0 in71.1 in
Height67.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,361 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested135090%

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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