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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: $28,205

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,418

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,415 $20,990
Base Invoice $37,076 $19,811
Rear bumper protector 160 75
Navigation system 1,790  
Premium Package 2,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Rear bumper protector 139 62
Navigation system 1,558  
Premium Package 2,175  
Panoramic sunroof 1,649  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   929
Options (change) 6,345 6,365
Options (change) 5,521 5,757
Destination 875 850
Total Price $46,635 $28,205
Total Invoice $43,472 $26,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,437
Model Year20112016
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,635$28,205
Adjustments for Features-3,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,755$28,205
Total Invoice$43,472$26,418
Adjustments for Features-3,6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,855$26,418

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,430$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6170

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112016
ModelMKXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length186.7 in171.3 in
Width76.0 in70.1 in
Height67.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,361 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested460099%
Total Not Requested251%

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