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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: $27,365

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,678

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForteMKZ
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $30,980
Base Invoice $20,410 $28,562
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495 295
Navigation system   1,895
Xenon HID headlights   495
Sunroof   1,200
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410 257
Navigation system   1,630
Xenon HID headlights   426
Sunroof   1,032
Options (change) 4,870 3,885
Options (change) 4,373 3,345
Destination 895 740
Total Price $27,365 $35,605
Total Invoice $25,678 $32,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,222
Model Year20182008
ModelForteMKZ
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,365$35,605
Adjustments for Features-1,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,030$35,605
Total Invoice$25,678$32,647
Adjustments for Features-1,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,425$32,647

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182008
ModelForteMKZ
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,675$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2530

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182008
ModelForteMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length179.5 in190.5 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,533 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
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 information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested320072%
Total Not Requested127528%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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