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Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,095

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,325

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,989

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Model Year2018201820182016
ModelMKCMKCMKCForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,110 $39,985 $45,975 $20,990
Base Invoice $33,314 $36,776 $42,177 $19,811
Climate Package 605 605 605  
Select Plus Package 1,100      
Cargo mat 50 50 50 95
Wood trim 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,700      
Premium Tech Package       4,200
Universal garage door opener       350
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,000
Floor mats       115
Remote start       495
Climate Package 538 538 538  
Select Plus Package 979      
Cargo mat 45 45 45 78
Wood trim 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,513      
Premium Tech Package       3,863
Universal garage door opener       291
6-speed shiftable automatic       929
Floor mats       93
Remote start       410
Options (change) 3,455 655 655 6,255
Options (change) 3,075 583 583 5,664
Destination 925 925 925 850
Total Price $40,490 $41,565 $47,555 $28,095
Total Invoice $37,314 $38,284 $43,685 $26,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,722
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelMKCMKCMKCForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4240hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,490$41,565$47,555$28,095
Adjustments for Features-4,630-5,355-7,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,860$36,210$40,400$28,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$4,540$0
Total Invoice$37,314$38,284$43,685$26,325
Adjustments for Features-4,267-4,932-6,5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,047$33,352$37,112$26,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$4,065$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelMKCMKCMKCForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio   $50
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,080$8,805$10,605$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$5,355$7,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,267-4,932-6,5730

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
ModelMKCForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in106.3 in
Length179.2 in171.3 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,791 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.1 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Select

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested67569%
Total Not Requested30031%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested455098%
Total Not Requested752%

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