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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: $36,070

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,495

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelMKXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,575 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $36,647 $27,865 $33,435
Elite Package 5,730    
Rear bumper protector 160    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Cargo tray   80 80
Elite Package 5,099    
Rear bumper protector 143    
Adaptive cruise control 1,153    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Cargo tray   67 67
Options (change) 7,185 5,280 480
Options (change) 6,395 4,780 400
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $46,655 $36,070 $37,370
Total Invoice $43,937 $33,495 $34,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,037
Model Year201420162016
ModelMKXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,655$36,070$37,370
Adjustments for Features-4300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,225$36,070$37,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$43,937$33,495$34,685
Adjustments for Features-4050-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,532$33,495$34,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420162016
ModelMKXOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,445$5,015$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4050-278

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142016
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.4 in
Length186.7 in191.1 in
Width76.0 in73.2 in
Height67.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,361 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested380087%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested315063%
Total Not Requested185037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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