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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,665

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,154

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelForteLS
TrimEXV8 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $39,285
Base Invoice $18,528 $36,182
Premium Package 2,600 2,795
215/45HR17 300  
Technology Package 2,300  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50  
Side curtain airbags   545
Heated second row seats   405
Elite Package   4,225
Premium Package 2,348 2,404
215/45HR17 269  
Technology Package 2,074  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42  
Side curtain airbags   469
Heated second row seats   348
Elite Package   3,634
Options (change) 5,365 7,970
Options (change) 4,826 6,855
Destination 800 660
Total Price $25,665 $47,915
Total Invoice $24,154 $43,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,599
Model Year20142006
ModelForteLS
TrimEXV8 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4280hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-17
Total Price$25,665$47,915
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,605$47,915
Total Invoice$24,154$43,697
Adjustments for Features-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,098$43,697

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln LS

Model Year20142006
ModelForteLS
TrimEXV8 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,725$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-560

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln LS

Model Year20142006
ModelForteLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.5 in
Length179.5 in194.4 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,772 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested325090%
Total Not Requested37510%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested152590%
Total Not Requested17510%

Option Package Details
Lincoln LS V8 Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cargo net40Yes
Unbranded, 180W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested114050%
Total Not Requested115050%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 264W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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