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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: $35,375

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $9,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,867

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $9,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelMKZOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $32,150
Base Invoice $33,431 $29,815
Preferred Package 5,375  
Sunroof, large 2,995  
Cargo net 25 50
Technology Package   2,350
Preferred Package 4,892  
Sunroof, large 2,726  
Cargo net 23 42
Technology Package   2,185
Options (change) 8,395 2,400
Options (change) 7,641 2,227
Destination 895 825
Total Price $44,480 $35,375
Total Invoice $41,967 $32,867

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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: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,835
Model Year20142015
ModelMKZOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)38/37 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$44,480$35,375
Adjustments for Features-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,020$35,375
Total Invoice$41,967$32,867
Adjustments for Features-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,702$32,867

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142015
ModelMKZOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,510$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2650

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142015
ModelMKZOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.0 in
Length194.1 in190.7 in
Width73.4 in72.1 in
Height58.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,828 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested247565%
Total Not Requested132535%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

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