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Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,840 $23,800
Base Invoice $33,051 $22,422
Navigation system 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Navigation system 1,676  
Panoramic sunroof 1,592  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 3,890 4,075
Options (change) 3,268 3,629
Destination 775 895
Total Price $40,505 $28,770
Total Invoice $37,094 $26,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,011
Model Year20082017
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,505$28,770
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,355$28,770
Total Invoice$37,094$26,946
Adjustments for Features-1370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,957$26,946

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
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
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1370

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
ModelMKXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length186.5 in171.3 in
Width75.8 in70.1 in
Height67.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,220 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested312575%
Total Not Requested102525%

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