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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: $12,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,545 $26,500
Base Invoice $37,202 $24,760
Premium Package 2,850 2,950
Navigation system 1,790 1,400
Wood trim 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Limited Package   3,300
Premium Package 2,480 2,635
Navigation system 1,558 1,250
Wood trim 431  
Panoramic sunroof 1,649  
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 7,030 7,650
Options (change) 6,118 6,822
Destination 875 750
Total Price $47,450 $34,900
Total Invoice $44,195 $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: $10,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,516
Model Year20122012
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,450$34,900
Adjustments for Features-2,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,930$34,900
Total Invoice$44,195$32,332
Adjustments for Features-2,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,848$32,332

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,545$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3470

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.0 in
Length186.7 in190.7 in
Width76.0 in72.1 in
Height67.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,361 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested75048%

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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested257586%
Total Not Requested43014%
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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