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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: $34,085

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,716

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelZephyrOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,711 $25,023 $33,481
Cooled or ventilated front seats 495    
Navigation system 1,500    
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995    
Sunroof 1,200    
Polished alloy wheels 895    
Xenon HID headlights 495    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cooled or ventilated front seats 426    
Navigation system 1,290    
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 856    
Sunroof 1,032    
Polished alloy wheels 770    
Xenon HID headlights 426    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 5,580 6,335 350
Options (change) 4,800 5,798 291
Destination 665 895 895
Total Price $35,240 $34,085 $37,335
Total Invoice $32,176 $31,716 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,066
Model Year200620172017
ModelZephyrOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,240$34,085$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,875-6,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,240$30,210$31,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$32,176$31,716$34,667
Adjustments for Features0-3,606-5,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,176$28,110$28,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$846

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620172017
ModelZephyrOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,115$7,990$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,606-5,711

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062017
ModelZephyrOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.4 in
Length190.5 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height55.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 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 Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested100031%
Total Not Requested225069%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested185071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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