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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,575 $26,800
Base Invoice $36,647 $25,040
Wood trim 495  
Elite Package 5,730  
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,350
Wood trim 441  
Elite Package 5,099  
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   3,250
Options (change) 6,225 7,700
Options (change) 5,540 7,135
Destination 895 800
Total Price $45,695 $35,300
Total Invoice $43,082 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,684
Model Year20142013
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$45,695$35,300
Adjustments for Features-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,125$35,300
Total Invoice$43,082$32,975
Adjustments for Features-2,4230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,659$32,975

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142013
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 
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 
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 
App support $0
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 
Floor mats$75 
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$5,595$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4230

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142013
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

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275067%
Total Not Requested135033%

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
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested260086%
Total Not Requested43014%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

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