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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,970 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $14,115 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,325 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $13,634 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ |
| Trim | EX | Select | Hybrid Select | Reserve | Hybrid Reserve | Black Label | Hybrid Black Label |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,390 | $38,340 | $38,340 | $40,010 | $40,010 | $47,830 | $47,830 |
| Base Invoice | $18,432 | $36,377 | $36,377 | $37,809 | $37,809 | $44,960 | $44,960 |
| Technology Package | 2,400 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | ||||||
| UVO Package | 900 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||||||
| Cargo mat | 95 | ||||||
| Remote start | 495 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 50 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Climate Package | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,167 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | ||||||
| UVO Package | 837 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||||||
| Cargo mat | 78 | ||||||
| Remote start | 410 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 42 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Climate Package | 542 | 542 | 542 | 542 | 542 | 542 | |
| Sunroof | 1,092 | 1,092 | 1,092 | 1,092 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,755 | 1,820 | 1,820 | 1,820 | 1,820 | 620 | 620 |
| Options (change) | 6,068 | 1,657 | 1,657 | 1,657 | 1,657 | 565 | 565 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $26,970 | $41,085 | $41,085 | $42,755 | $42,755 | $49,375 | $49,375 |
| Total Invoice | $25,325 | $38,959 | $38,959 | $40,391 | $40,391 | $46,450 | $46,450 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,170 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,945 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ |
| Trim | EX | Select | Hybrid Select | Reserve | Hybrid Reserve | Black Label | Hybrid Black Label |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 245hp I4 | 141hp I4 H | 245hp I4 | 141hp I4 H | 245hp I4 | 141hp I4 H |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | CVT | T6 | CVT | T6 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| 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) | 215/45-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $26,970 | $41,085 | $41,085 | $42,755 | $42,755 | $49,375 | $49,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,795 | -4,945 | -5,395 | -5,295 | -7,620 | -7,520 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,970 | $36,290 | $36,140 | $37,360 | $37,460 | $41,755 | $41,855 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $150 | $0 | $1,220 | $1,320 | $5,615 | $5,715 |
| Total Invoice | $25,325 | $38,959 | $38,959 | $40,391 | $40,391 | $46,450 | $46,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,547 | -4,689 | -5,097 | -5,002 | -7,169 | -7,075 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,325 | $34,412 | $34,270 | $35,294 | $35,389 | $39,281 | $39,375 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $142 | $0 | $1,024 | $1,119 | $5,011 | $5,105 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ | MKZ |
| Trim | EX | Select | Hybrid Select | Reserve | Hybrid Reserve | Black Label | Hybrid Black Label |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 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 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 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 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $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 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Concierge Services - 4 year subscription | $200 | $200 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| 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 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power recliner, passenger 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 | |
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,450 | $7,245 | $7,395 | $7,845 | $7,745 | $10,070 | $9,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,795 | $4,945 | $5,395 | $5,295 | $7,620 | $7,520 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,547 | -4,689 | -5,097 | -5,002 | -7,169 | -7,075 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | MKZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 193.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,960 lb. | 3,740 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 36.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 37.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| UVO Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Select
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 52% |
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