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Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,120

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,532

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMKTForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,300 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $41,674 $20,966 $22,422
Elite Package 4,000    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats   125 125
Elite Package 3,480    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 4,000 4,125 4,125
Options (change) 3,480 3,671 3,671
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $49,175 $27,120 $28,820
Total Invoice $46,029 $25,532 $26,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,049
Model Year201220182018
ModelMKTForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,175$27,120$28,820
Adjustments for Features-5,8200-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,355$27,120$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$46,029$25,532$26,988
Adjustments for Features-5,4480-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,581$25,532$26,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,198

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220182018
ModelMKTForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$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$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,495$3,675$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,820$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4480-258

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelMKTForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in106.3 in
Length207.6 in171.3 in
Width76.0 in70.1 in
Height67.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102531%
Total Not Requested225069%

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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested4250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested4150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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