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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,575 $19,100
Base Invoice $36,647 $17,605
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Panoramic sunroof 1,687  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 1,895 2,100
Options (change) 1,687 1,834
Destination 895 590
Total Price $41,365 $21,790
Total Invoice $39,229 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,183
Model Year20142006
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18205/60-15
Total Price$41,365$21,790
Adjustments for Features-6,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,020$21,790
Total Invoice$39,229$20,029
Adjustments for Features-6,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,212$20,029

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142006
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front 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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,820$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142006
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length186.7 in185.8 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height67.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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