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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: $18,120

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $23,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,697

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $21,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelForteMKS
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,700 $40,690
Base Invoice $16,367 $38,656
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 102  
Options (change) 525 0
Options (change) 435 0
Destination 895 895
Total Price $18,120 $41,585
Total Invoice $17,697 $39,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,533
Model Year20182014
ModelForteMKS
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15255/45-19
Total Price$18,120$41,585
Adjustments for Features0-9,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,120$31,785
Total Invoice$17,697$39,551
Adjustments for Features0-9,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,697$30,230

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182014
ModelForteMKS
TrimLXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
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
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$870$10,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,321

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182014
ModelForteMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length179.5 in205.6 in
Width70.1 in75.9 in
Height56.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight2,956 lb.4,204 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 Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 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 ft319.2 ft3

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