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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: $27,555

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $25,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,879

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelForteMKT
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $44,300
Base Invoice $19,811 $41,674
Premium Tech Package 4,200  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 115  
Elite Package   4,000
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Refrigerated storage compartment   895
Second-row buckets   995
Premium Tech Package 3,863  
6-speed shiftable automatic 929  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 93  
Elite Package   3,480
3.5L V6   1,851
AWD   0
Refrigerated storage compartment   779
Second-row buckets   866
Options (change) 5,715 7,885
Options (change) 5,218 6,976
Destination 850 875
Total Price $27,555 $53,060
Total Invoice $25,879 $49,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,180
Model Year20162012
ModelForteMKT
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$27,555$53,060
Adjustments for Features0-9,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,555$43,990
Total Invoice$25,879$49,525
Adjustments for Features0-8,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,879$41,059

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20162012
ModelForteMKT
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$12,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,466

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20162012
ModelForteMKT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in117.9 in
Length171.3 in207.6 in
Width70.1 in76.0 in
Height57.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.239.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft375.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested452598%
Total Not Requested1002%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Refrigerated storage compartment
FeatureValueRequested?
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seatss150No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72522%
Total Not Requested255078%

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