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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMKXMKXMKXOptima
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,550 $46,560 $54,230 $20,690
Base Invoice $39,210 $42,767 $49,705 $19,255
Select PLUS Package 1,200      
Panoramic sunroof 1,895      
Premium Package       1,300
Convenience Package       970
Navigation system       1,200
Select PLUS Package 1,068      
Panoramic sunroof 1,687      
Premium Package       1,160
Convenience Package       865
Navigation system       1,075
Options (change) 3,095 0 0 3,470
Options (change) 2,755 0 0 3,100
Destination 925 925 925 675
Total Price $46,570 $47,485 $55,155 $24,835
Total Invoice $42,890 $43,692 $50,630 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,155
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMKXMKXMKXOptima
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 19360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$46,570$47,485$55,155$24,835
Adjustments for Features-6,195-6,645-10,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,375$40,840$44,785$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$4,410$0
Total Invoice$42,890$43,692$50,630$23,030
Adjustments for Features-5,705-6,114-9,5190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,185$37,578$41,111$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$393$3,926$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMKXMKXMKXOptima
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio  $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,220$9,670$13,395$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,195$6,645$10,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,705-6,114-9,5190

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.1 in
Length190.0 in189.0 in
Width76.1 in71.1 in
Height66.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,169 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Select

Select PLUS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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