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Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,415

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMKSForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $21,600
Base Invoice $39,035 $20,410
Navigation Package 3,000  
Remote start 425 495
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Navigation Package 2,670  
Remote start 394 410
Panoramic sunroof 1,509  
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 5,120 4,920
Options (change) 4,573 4,415
Destination 875 895
Total Price $47,495 $27,415
Total Invoice $44,483 $25,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,295
Model Year20122018
ModelMKSForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$47,495$27,415
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,860$27,415
Total Invoice$44,483$25,720
Adjustments for Features-2,4680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,015$25,720

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelMKSForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,385$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4680

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelMKSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length204.1 in179.5 in
Width75.9 in70.1 in
Height61.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested74038%

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 warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Total Requested342577%
Total Not Requested105023%

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