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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: $13,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,678

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelForteMKZ
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $34,225
Base Invoice $20,410 $31,523
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Remote start 495 345
Package 103A   5,595
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Remote start 410 297
Package 103A   4,812
Options (change) 4,870 5,940
Options (change) 4,373 5,109
Destination 895 850
Total Price $27,365 $41,015
Total Invoice $25,678 $37,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,411
Model Year20182010
ModelForteMKZ
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,365$41,015
Adjustments for Features0-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,365$40,585
Total Invoice$25,678$37,482
Adjustments for Features0-393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,678$37,089

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182010
ModelForteMKZ
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,650$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-393

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182010
ModelForteMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length179.5 in190.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested337575%
Total Not Requested110025%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested272571%
Total Not Requested109029%

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