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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $27,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $26,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMKTForte
TrimReserveSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,025 $19,600
Base Invoice $46,574 $18,670
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,595 3,590
Options (change) 1,420 3,127
Destination 925 750
Total Price $51,545 $23,940
Total Invoice $48,919 $22,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,913
Model Year20182012
ModelMKTForte
TrimReserveSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$51,545$23,940
Adjustments for Features-11,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,525$23,940
Total Invoice$48,919$22,547
Adjustments for Features-10,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,460$22,547

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelMKTForte
TrimReserveSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,270$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
ModelMKTForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in104.3 in
Length207.6 in170.9 in
Width76.0 in69.9 in
Height67.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,703 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in35.0 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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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