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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,365

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $24,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,192

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelForteMKT
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $44,300
Base Invoice $18,860 $41,674
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40  
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32  
3.5L V6   1,851
AWD   0
Options (change) 1,790 1,995
Options (change) 1,557 1,851
Destination 775 875
Total Price $22,365 $47,170
Total Invoice $21,192 $44,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,118
Model Year20132012
ModelForteMKT
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$22,365$47,170
Adjustments for Features0-8,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,365$38,575
Total Invoice$21,192$44,400
Adjustments for Features0-8,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,192$36,310

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20132012
ModelForteMKT
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
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
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$11,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,090

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20132012
ModelForteMKT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in117.9 in
Length170.9 in207.6 in
Width69.9 in76.0 in
Height57.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.4,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.439.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft375.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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