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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: $27,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,742

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,545 $20,900
Base Invoice $37,202 $19,717
Premium Package 2,850 2,200
Rear bumper protector 160 75
Navigation system 1,790  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net   50
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Package 2,480 1,986
Rear bumper protector 139 62
Navigation system 1,558  
Panoramic sunroof 1,649  
Technology Package   1,624
Cargo net   42
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   941
Options (change) 6,695 5,815
Options (change) 5,826 5,225
Destination 875 800
Total Price $47,115 $27,515
Total Invoice $43,903 $25,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,732
Model Year20122014
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,115$27,515
Adjustments for Features-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,435$27,515
Total Invoice$43,903$25,742
Adjustments for Features-3,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,474$25,742

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
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 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
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$7,180$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4290

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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 headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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