Kia vs. Lincoln
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Kia and Lincoln contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Kia and Lincoln cars.
When comparing the Kia brand to the Lincoln brand, Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, safety, retained value and variety of models offered. Lincoln has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency.
Kia versus Lincoln: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus Lincoln pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Lincoln.
Kia versus Lincoln: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Kia vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Lincoln offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Kia versus Lincoln: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Kia has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans. In comparison, Lincoln offers only 7 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Kia Telluride
$39,299 - $55,243
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus
$51,540 - $72,007
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Kia Telluride
$37,995 - $54,695
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus
$49,708 - $66,589
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Kia Telluride
48.8%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus
56.9%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Kia Telluride
291 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus
250 hp / 280 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Kia Telluride
20 / 26 / 22
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus
21 / 29 / 24
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Kia Telluride
5500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus
1750 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Kia Telluride
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Kia Telluride
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Kia Telluride
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Kia Telluride
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Nautilus
7.3 / 10