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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: $29,565

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteMKXMKXMKX
TrimSXSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $42,550 $46,560 $54,230
Base Invoice $22,422 $39,210 $42,767 $49,705
Premium Tech Package 3,600      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Remote start 495      
Floor mats 125      
Rear bumper protector 75 175 175 175
Cargo net 50      
Cargo mat 95      
Cargo tray 80      
Interior trim, special color 0 375 375  
Cargo Utility Package   365 365 365
Select PLUS Package   1,200    
Panoramic sunroof   1,895    
Premium Tech Package 3,236      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Remote start 410      
Floor mats 102      
Rear bumper protector 62 156 156 156
Cargo net 42      
Cargo mat 78      
Cargo tray 67      
Interior trim, special color 0 334 334  
Cargo Utility Package   325 325 325
Select PLUS Package   1,068    
Panoramic sunroof   1,687    
Options (change) 4,870 4,010 915 540
Options (change) 4,288 3,570 815 481
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $29,565 $47,485 $48,400 $55,695
Total Invoice $27,605 $43,705 $44,507 $51,111

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,906
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteMKXMKXMKX
TrimSXSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$29,565$47,485$48,400$55,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,470-3,920-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,565$44,015$44,480$48,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$4,035
Total Invoice$27,605$43,705$44,507$51,111
Adjustments for Features0-3,194-3,605-7,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,605$40,511$40,902$44,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$391$3,584

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteMKXMKXMKX
TrimSXSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50$50$50
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio$50  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0$0$0 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,050$7,520$7,970$11,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,470$3,920$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,194-3,605-7,016

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20182018
ModelForteMKX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length171.3 in190.0 in
Width70.1 in76.1 in
Height57.1 in66.2 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,168 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft368.8 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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested4150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Select

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
AC power outlet100No
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested19549%
Total Not Requested20051%
Select PLUS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
AC power outlet100No
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested19549%
Total Not Requested20051%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
AC power outlet100No
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested19549%
Total Not Requested20051%

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