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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: $29,315

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,398

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteMKT
TrimSXPremiere
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $43,530
Base Invoice $22,422 $41,353
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 495  
Floor mats 125  
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 410  
Floor mats 102  
Options (change) 4,620 0
Options (change) 4,081 0
Destination 895 925
Total Price $29,315 $44,455
Total Invoice $27,398 $42,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,699
Model Year20182018
ModelForteMKT
TrimSXPremiere
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19
Total Price$29,315$44,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,315$41,110
Total Invoice$27,398$42,278
Adjustments for Features0-3,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,398$39,097

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20182018
ModelForteMKT
TrimSXPremiere
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 recliner, passenger 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,900$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,181

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,031 lb.4,702 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 Room53.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested220053%
Total Not Requested195047%

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