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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: $18,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182007
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZOptima
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $19,395
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $18,045
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200     800
Sunshade, rear, power 295 295 295 295      
Convenience Package             700
Leather seating surfaces             600
Sunroof 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092     715
Sunshade, rear, power 269 269 269 269      
Convenience Package             625
Leather seating surfaces             535
Options (change) 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 0 0 2,100
Options (change) 1,361 1,361 1,361 1,361 0 0 1,875
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 640
Total Price $40,760 $40,760 $42,430 $42,430 $48,755 $48,755 $22,135
Total Invoice $38,663 $38,663 $40,095 $40,095 $45,885 $45,885 $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: $10,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,387
Model Year2018201820182018201820182007
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZOptima
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H161hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19205/60-16
Total Price$40,760$40,760$42,430$42,430$48,755$48,755$22,135
Adjustments for Features-7,985-8,135-8,585-8,635-9,685-9,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,775$32,625$33,845$33,795$39,070$39,020$22,135
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,170$6,445$6,395$0
Total Invoice$38,663$38,663$40,095$40,095$45,885$45,885$20,560
Adjustments for Features-7,574-7,716-8,113-8,160-9,115-9,1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,089$30,947$31,982$31,935$36,770$36,723$20,560
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$1,035$988$5,823$5,776$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182018201820182007
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZOptima
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100  
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player      $50
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$10,135$10,285$10,735$10,785$11,835$11,885$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,985$8,135$8,585$8,635$9,685$9,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,574-7,716-8,113-8,160-9,115-9,1620

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182007
ModelMKZOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.1 in
Length193.9 in186.4 in
Width73.4 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 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, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%

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