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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,742

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForteMKX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,900 $39,545
Base Invoice $19,717 $37,202
Premium Package 2,200 2,850
Technology Package 1,800  
Remote start 495  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50  
Rear bumper protector 75 160
Cargo tray 80  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Navigation system   1,790
Panoramic sunroof   1,895
Premium Package 1,986 2,480
Technology Package 1,624  
Remote start 410  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42  
Rear bumper protector 62 139
Cargo tray 67  
6-speed shiftable automatic 941  
Navigation system   1,558
Panoramic sunroof   1,649
Options (change) 5,815 6,695
Options (change) 5,225 5,826
Destination 800 875
Total Price $27,515 $47,115
Total Invoice $25,742 $43,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,732
Model Year20142012
ModelForteMKX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18
Total Price$27,515$47,115
Adjustments for Features0-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,515$43,435
Total Invoice$25,742$43,903
Adjustments for Features0-3,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,742$40,474

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20142012
ModelForteMKX
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,500$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,429

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20142012
ModelForteMKX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length171.3 in186.7 in
Width70.1 in76.0 in
Height57.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft368.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%

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