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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: $27,510

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,798

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelForteMKZMKZ
TrimEXBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $20,410 $33,431 $42,869
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo mat 95    
Remote start 495    
Cargo net 50 25 25
Reserve Package   4,420  
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunroof   1,200 1,475
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo mat 78    
Remote start 410    
Cargo net 42 23 23
Reserve Package   4,022  
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof   1,092 1,343
Options (change) 5,015 6,945 2,800
Options (change) 4,493 6,372 2,601
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $27,510 $43,060 $49,330
Total Invoice $25,798 $40,728 $46,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,293
Model Year201820162016
ModelForteMKZMKZ
TrimEXBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,510$43,060$49,330
Adjustments for Features0-3,845-5,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,510$39,215$43,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,545
Total Invoice$25,798$40,728$46,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,637-5,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,798$37,091$41,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,065

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820162016
ModelForteMKZMKZ
TrimEXBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,300$7,145$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,845$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,637-5,239

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182016
ModelForteMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in194.1 in
Width70.1 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.4 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
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
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested342577%
Total Not Requested105023%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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