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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: $32,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,919

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMKZOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $30,500
Base Invoice $28,562 $28,380
Remote start 295 425
Sunroof 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start 257 353
Sunroof 1,032  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 1,990 775
Options (change) 1,715 644
Destination 740 895
Total Price $33,710 $32,170
Total Invoice $31,017 $29,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,888
Model Year20082018
ModelMKZOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,710$32,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,710$29,170
Total Invoice$31,017$29,919
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,017$27,129

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelMKZOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,615$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,790

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelMKZOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.4 in
Length190.5 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height55.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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