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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,215

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $32,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,825

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $29,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForteMKS
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,900 $41,500
Base Invoice $15,599 $39,035
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50  
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42  
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 515 6,890
Options (change) 426 6,408
Destination 800 875
Total Price $17,215 $49,265
Total Invoice $16,825 $46,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,128
Model Year20142012
ModelForteMKS
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15255/45-19
Total Price$17,215$49,265
Adjustments for Features0-11,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,215$38,240
Total Invoice$16,825$46,318
Adjustments for Features0-10,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,825$35,953

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20142012
ModelForteMKS
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$995$12,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,365

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20142012
ModelForteMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length179.5 in204.1 in
Width70.1 in75.9 in
Height56.5 in61.6 in
Curb Weight2,981 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

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