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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMKSForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,010 $19,100
Base Invoice $37,059 $18,190
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Panoramic sunroof 1,543  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,695 3,590
Options (change) 1,543 3,127
Destination 925 750
Total Price $41,630 $23,440
Total Invoice $39,527 $22,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,219
Model Year20162012
ModelMKSForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$41,630$23,440
Adjustments for Features-5,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,110$23,440
Total Invoice$39,527$22,067
Adjustments for Features-5,2410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,286$22,067

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelMKSForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,245$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2410

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelMKSForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in104.3 in
Length205.6 in178.3 in
Width75.9 in69.9 in
Height61.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume19.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested75053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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