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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: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelMKZOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $19,395
Base Invoice $28,562 $18,045
Sunroof 1,200 800
Convenience Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   600
Sunroof 1,032 715
Convenience Package   625
Leather seating surfaces   535
Options (change) 1,200 2,100
Options (change) 1,032 1,875
Destination 740 640
Total Price $32,920 $22,135
Total Invoice $30,334 $20,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,710
Model Year20082007
ModelMKZOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$32,920$22,135
Adjustments for Features-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,680$22,135
Total Invoice$30,334$20,560
Adjustments for Features-2,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,270$20,560

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082007
ModelMKZOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,165$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0640

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082007
ModelMKZOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in107.1 in
Length190.5 in186.4 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height55.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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