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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: $37,350

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,638

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKXMKXOptima
TrimReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,560 $54,230 $30,500
Base Invoice $42,767 $49,705 $28,380
Luxury Package 3,995    
Rear bumper protector 175 175  
Climate Package 790    
Interior trim, special color 375   0
Polished alloy wheels 1,300 1,300  
Limited Package     2,100
Technology Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo tray     80
Remote start     425
Luxury Package 3,556    
Rear bumper protector 156 156  
Climate Package 703    
Interior trim, special color 334   0
Polished alloy wheels 1,157 1,157  
Limited Package     1,925
Technology Package     2,727
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo tray     67
Remote start     353
Options (change) 6,635 1,475 5,955
Options (change) 5,906 1,313 5,363
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $54,120 $56,630 $37,350
Total Invoice $49,598 $51,943 $34,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,104
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKXMKXOptima
TrimReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6303hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 19?, 19630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-21265/40-21235/45-18
Total Price$54,120$56,630$37,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,120$54,330$37,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$49,598$51,943$34,638
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,598$49,833$34,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
ModelMKXMKXOptima
TrimReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Interior trim, special color$0 $0
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,485$7,785$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,110-144

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length190.0 in191.1 in
Width76.1 in73.2 in
Height66.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Revel, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested122540%
Total Not Requested185060%

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