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Lincoln Continental vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Continental vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,705

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,989

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,955 $54,625 $65,255 $21,300
Base Invoice $44,398 $50,460 $60,180 $20,130
Select Plus Package 1,255      
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750    
Universal garage door opener       350
Premium Plus Package       4,490
Cargo net       50
Floor mats       125
Remote start       495
Select Plus Package 1,143      
Panoramic sunroof 1,593 1,593    
Universal garage door opener       291
Premium Plus Package       4,119
Cargo net       42
Floor mats       102
Remote start       410
Options (change) 3,005 1,750 0 5,510
Options (change) 2,736 1,593 0 4,964
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $51,885 $57,300 $66,180 $27,705
Total Invoice $48,059 $52,978 $61,105 $25,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,509
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20215/45-17
Total Price$51,885$57,300$66,180$27,705
Adjustments for Features-3,845-6,195-8,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,040$51,105$57,810$27,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,065$9,770$0
Total Invoice$48,059$52,978$61,105$25,989
Adjustments for Features-3,561-5,728-7,7280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,498$47,250$53,377$25,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,752$8,879$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100$100 
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$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
CD player, remote  $100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge $75$75 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,120$11,470$13,645$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$6,195$8,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,561-5,728-7,7280

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
ModelContinentalForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in106.3 in
Length201.4 in179.5 in
Width75.3 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,225 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, 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 Requested372578%
Total Not Requested105022%

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