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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: $19,675

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $21,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,705

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,845 $18,100
Base Invoice $34,871 $17,240
Rear bumper protector 160  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Cargo tray   75
Sunroof   750
Rear bumper protector 134  
Panoramic sunroof 1,592  
Cargo tray   60
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 2,055 825
Options (change) 1,726 715
Destination 850 750
Total Price $40,750 $19,675
Total Invoice $37,447 $18,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,398
Model Year20092012
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$40,750$19,675
Adjustments for Features-5,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,935$19,675
Total Invoice$37,447$18,705
Adjustments for Features-5,3440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,103$18,705

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,490$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3440

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelMKXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in104.3 in
Length186.5 in170.9 in
Width75.8 in69.9 in
Height67.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,220 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft30.0 ft3

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