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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018201820182018
ModelForteMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSXSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $18,380 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Leather Package 1,000            
Sunroof 750 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Technology Package 1,800            
Cargo net 40 25 25 25 25 25 25
Leather Package 870            
Sunroof 655 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092    
Technology Package 1,570            
Cargo net 32 23 23 23 23 23 23
Options (change) 3,590 1,225 1,225 1,225 1,225 25 25
Options (change) 3,127 1,115 1,115 1,115 1,115 23 23
Destination 775 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $23,665 $40,490 $40,490 $42,160 $42,160 $48,780 $48,780
Total Invoice $22,282 $38,417 $38,417 $39,849 $39,849 $45,908 $45,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,029
Model Year2013201820182018201820182018
ModelForteMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSXSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$23,665$40,490$40,490$42,160$42,160$48,780$48,780
Adjustments for Features0-6,285-6,435-6,885-6,785-9,110-9,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$34,205$34,055$35,275$35,375$39,670$39,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,615$5,715
Total Invoice$22,282$38,417$38,417$39,849$39,849$45,908$45,908
Adjustments for Features0-5,963-6,106-6,508-6,413-8,574-8,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,282$32,454$32,311$33,341$33,436$37,334$37,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$143$0$1,030$1,125$5,023$5,117

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2013201820182018201820182018
ModelForteMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSXSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50      
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription     $200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100 $100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200$200
Wood trim $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$1,975$8,260$8,410$8,860$8,760$11,085$10,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,285$6,435$6,885$6,785$9,110$9,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,963-6,106-6,508-6,413-8,574-8,480

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132018
ModelForteMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length178.3 in193.9 in
Width69.9 in73.4 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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