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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: $36,180

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $14,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,830

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $12,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelMKXMKXOptima
TrimReserveBlack LabelSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,560 $54,230 $35,300
Base Invoice $42,767 $49,705 $32,963
Rear bumper protector 175 175  
Climate Package 790    
Revel 13 speakers 1,155    
Polished alloy wheels 1,300 1,300  
Cargo tray     80
Rear bumper protector 156 156  
Climate Package 703    
Revel 13 speakers 1,028    
Polished alloy wheels 1,157 1,157  
Cargo tray     67
Options (change) 3,420 1,475 80
Options (change) 3,044 1,313 67
Destination 925 925 800
Total Price $50,905 $56,630 $36,180
Total Invoice $46,736 $51,943 $33,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,854
Model Year201820182014
ModelMKXMKXOptima
TrimReserveBlack LabelSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6303hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 19?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-21265/40-21225/45-18
Total Price$50,905$56,630$36,180
Adjustments for Features-2,235-5,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,670$51,595$36,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$46,736$51,943$33,830
Adjustments for Features-2,052-4,6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,684$47,325$33,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,641$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182014
ModelMKXMKXOptima
TrimReserveBlack LabelSX Limited Turbo
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 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
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 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$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 
Floor mats$75$75 
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 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,485$9,285$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$5,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,052-4,6180

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelMKXOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.0 in
Length190.0 in190.7 in
Width76.1 in72.1 in
Height66.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.3 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
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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