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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln Zephyr Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Lincoln Zephyr Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelForteZephyr
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $28,995
Base Invoice $18,000 $26,711
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 1,200
Technology Package 1,800  
Navigation system   1,500
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   995
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 1,032
Technology Package 1,570  
Navigation system   1,290
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers   856
Options (change) 3,550 3,695
Options (change) 3,095 3,178
Destination 695 665
Total Price $23,140 $33,355
Total Invoice $21,790 $30,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln Zephyr

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,201
Model Year20112006
ModelForteZephyr
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4221hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17
Total Price$23,140$33,355
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$32,740
Total Invoice$21,790$30,554
Adjustments for Features0-563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,790$29,991

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln Zephyr

Model Year20112006
ModelForteZephyr
TrimSXBase
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-563

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Lincoln Zephyr

Model Year20112006
ModelForteZephyr
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.4 in
Length178.3 in190.5 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Zephyr

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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