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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: $37,400

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,680

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,575 $30,500
Base Invoice $36,647 $28,380
Elite Package 5,730  
Rear bumper protector 160  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
Technology Package   3,000
Limited Package   2,100
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Cargo tray   80
Remote start   425
Elite Package 5,099  
Rear bumper protector 143  
Adaptive cruise control 1,153  
Technology Package   2,727
Limited Package   1,925
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Cargo tray   67
Remote start   353
Options (change) 7,185 6,005
Options (change) 6,395 5,405
Destination 895 895
Total Price $46,655 $37,400
Total Invoice $43,937 $34,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,411
Model Year20142018
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,655$37,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,655$36,155
Total Invoice$43,937$34,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,937$33,526

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
ModelMKXOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,470$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,154

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
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
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 wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested355087%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested122540%
Total Not Requested185060%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested92576%

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