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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: $37,235

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $4,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,556

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $4,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMKZOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $30,990
Base Invoice $32,677 $28,752
Package 102A 5,695  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display 0  
Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Package 102A 5,069  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display 0  
Technology Package   4,618
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 5,695 5,350
Options (change) 5,069 4,909
Destination 875 895
Total Price $41,325 $37,235
Total Invoice $38,621 $34,556

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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: $6,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,399
Model Year20122018
ModelMKZOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)41/36 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$41,325$37,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,325$34,720
Total Invoice$38,621$34,556
Adjustments for Features0-2,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,621$32,222

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelMKZOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$4,910$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,334

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelMKZOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.4 in
Length190.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height56.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested302578%
Total Not Requested84022%

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 seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested175029%
Total Not Requested422571%

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