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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: $27,510 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $12,980 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,798 Kia Forte EX | |||||||
| Difference: $12,619 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 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 | $21,600 | $38,340 | $38,340 | $40,010 | $40,010 | $47,830 | $47,830 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $36,377 | $36,377 | $37,809 | $37,809 | $44,960 | $44,960 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||||||
| Cargo mat | 95 | ||||||
| Remote start | 495 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 50 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||||||
| Cargo mat | 78 | ||||||
| Remote start | 410 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 42 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Sunroof | 1,092 | 1,092 | 1,092 | 1,092 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,015 | 1,225 | 1,225 | 1,225 | 1,225 | 25 | 25 |
| Options (change) | 4,493 | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1,115 | 23 | 23 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $27,510 | $40,490 | $40,490 | $42,160 | $42,160 | $48,780 | $48,780 |
| Total Invoice | $25,798 | $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 EX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,960 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,754 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 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 | 164hp 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 | $27,510 | $40,490 | $40,490 | $42,160 | $42,160 | $48,780 | $48,780 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,870 | -3,020 | -3,470 | -3,370 | -5,695 | -5,595 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,510 | $37,620 | $37,470 | $38,690 | $38,790 | $43,085 | $43,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $150 | $0 | $1,220 | $1,320 | $5,615 | $5,715 |
| Total Invoice | $25,798 | $38,417 | $38,417 | $39,849 | $39,849 | $45,908 | $45,908 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,723 | -2,865 | -3,280 | -3,185 | -5,360 | -5,266 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,798 | $35,694 | $35,552 | $36,569 | $36,664 | $40,548 | $40,642 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $142 | $0 | $1,017 | $1,112 | $4,996 | $5,090 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ
| Model Year | 2018 | 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 | |||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Concierge Services - 4 year subscription | $200 | $200 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $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 | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $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 | $3,525 | $6,395 | $6,545 | $6,995 | $6,895 | $9,220 | $9,120 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,870 | $3,020 | $3,470 | $3,370 | $5,695 | $5,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,723 | -2,865 | -3,280 | -3,185 | -5,360 | -5,266 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ
| Model Year | 2018 | 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 | 56.3 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 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 | 53.8 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
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3425 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 23% |
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