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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $10,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $10,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelMKZMKZMKZOptima
TrimHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,340 $40,010 $47,830 $26,500
Base Invoice $36,377 $37,809 $44,960 $24,760
Climate Package 595 595 595  
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 1,795  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Climate Package 542 542 542  
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 1,634  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 3,590 3,590 2,390 5,000
Options (change) 3,268 3,268 2,176 4,465
Destination 925 925 925 750
Total Price $42,855 $44,525 $51,145 $32,250
Total Invoice $40,570 $42,002 $48,061 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,325
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelMKZMKZMKZOptima
TrimHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H141hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)41/38 MPG41/38 MPG41/38 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 14?, 20550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$42,855$44,525$51,145$32,250
Adjustments for Features-4,510-4,860-6,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,345$39,665$44,285$32,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,320$5,940$0
Total Invoice$40,570$42,002$48,061$29,975
Adjustments for Features-4,270-4,585-6,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,300$37,417$41,615$29,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,117$5,315$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelMKZMKZMKZOptima
TrimHybrid SelectHybrid ReserveHybrid Black LabelHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio $50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights   $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,560$8,910$10,910$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,510$4,860$6,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,270-4,585-6,4460

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
ModelMKZOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.0 in
Length193.9 in190.7 in
Width73.4 in72.1 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.2 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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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested390067%
Total Not Requested195033%

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