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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMKXMKXOptima
TrimReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,560 $54,230 $26,500
Base Invoice $42,767 $49,705 $24,760
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Polished alloy wheels 1,300 1,300  
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,300
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Polished alloy wheels 1,157 1,157  
Navigation system     1,250
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 1,300 1,300 7,650
Options (change) 1,157 1,157 6,822
Destination 925 925 750
Total Price $48,785 $56,455 $34,900
Total Invoice $44,849 $51,787 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,407
Model Year201820182012
ModelMKXMKXOptima
TrimReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6303hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 19550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-21265/40-21225/45-18
Total Price$48,785$56,455$34,900
Adjustments for Features-2,295-6,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,490$50,435$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,945$0
Total Invoice$44,849$51,787$32,332
Adjustments for Features-2,110-5,5220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,739$46,265$32,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,526$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,745$10,470$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$6,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,110-5,5220

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.0 in
Length190.0 in190.7 in
Width76.1 in72.1 in
Height66.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft315.4 ft3

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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 mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested262587%
Total Not Requested38013%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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