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Lincoln LS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln LS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,920

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelLSForte
TrimV8 SportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,285 $21,600
Base Invoice $36,182 $20,410
Side curtain airbags 545  
Premium Package 2,795  
Elite Package 4,225  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Side curtain airbags 469  
Premium Package 2,404  
Elite Package 3,634  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 7,565 4,425
Options (change) 6,507 4,005
Destination 660 895
Total Price $47,510 $26,920
Total Invoice $43,349 $25,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,506
Model Year20062018
ModelLSForte
TrimV8 SportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$47,510$26,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,510$25,360
Total Invoice$43,349$25,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,349$23,843

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Features Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelLSForte
TrimV8 SportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,365$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln LS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelLSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in106.3 in
Length194.4 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height56.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,773 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln LS V8 Sport

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cargo net40Yes
Unbranded, 180W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144063%
Total Not Requested85037%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 264W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested310069%
Total Not Requested137531%

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