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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: $21,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,077

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,545 $17,495
Base Invoice $37,202 $16,660
Rear bumper protector 160  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   70
Cargo tray   75
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Rear bumper protector 139  
Panoramic sunroof 1,649  
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   55
Cargo tray   60
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 2,055 3,065
Options (change) 1,788 2,722
Destination 875 695
Total Price $42,475 $21,255
Total Invoice $39,865 $20,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,861
Model Year20122010
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$42,475$21,255
Adjustments for Features-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,225$21,255
Total Invoice$39,865$20,077
Adjustments for Features-4,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,938$20,077

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,795$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9270

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelMKXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in104.3 in
Length186.7 in178.3 in
Width76.0 in69.9 in
Height67.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,361 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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