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Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $9,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $9,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZOptima
TrimHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $30,990
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $28,752
Climate Package 595 595  
Technology Package 2,495 2,495 5,000
Cargo net 25 25 50
Sunroof, large 2,995 1,795  
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo mat     95
Climate Package 542 542  
Technology Package 2,271 2,271 4,618
Cargo net 23 23 42
Sunroof, large 2,726 1,634  
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 6,110 4,910 5,495
Options (change) 5,562 4,470 5,029
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $47,045 $53,665 $37,380
Total Invoice $44,296 $50,355 $34,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,376
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZOptima
TrimHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)41/38 MPG41/38 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$47,045$53,665$37,380
Adjustments for Features-3,445-5,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,600$48,220$37,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,620$0
Total Invoice$44,296$50,355$34,676
Adjustments for Features-3,244-5,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,052$45,246$34,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,194$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
ModelMKZMKZOptima
TrimHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,670$9,670$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$5,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,244-5,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelMKZOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length193.9 in191.1 in
Width73.4 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested465078%
Total Not Requested132522%

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