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Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,176

Lincoln Zephyr   
Difference: $156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelZephyrOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $26,500
Base Invoice $26,711 $24,760
Navigation system 1,500 1,400
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 495  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Sunroof 1,200  
Polished alloy wheels 895  
Limited Package   3,300
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system 1,290 1,250
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 856  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 426  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Sunroof 1,032  
Polished alloy wheels 770  
Limited Package   2,937
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 5,580 7,650
Options (change) 4,800 6,822
Destination 665 750
Total Price $35,240 $34,900
Total Invoice $32,176 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,822
Model Year20062012
ModelZephyrOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,240$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,240$32,765
Total Invoice$32,176$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-1,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,176$30,354

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelZephyrOptima
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
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,940$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,978

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelZephyrOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.0 in
Length190.5 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height55.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210570%

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