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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: $23,755

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,352

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,575 $18,395
Base Invoice $37,597 $17,520
Rear bumper protector 160  
Elite Package 5,730  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Cargo tray   75
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Rear bumper protector 143  
Elite Package 5,099  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Cargo tray   60
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 5,890 4,665
Options (change) 5,242 4,137
Destination 895 695
Total Price $46,360 $23,755
Total Invoice $43,734 $22,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,656
Model Year20132011
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$46,360$23,755
Adjustments for Features-6,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,290$23,755
Total Invoice$43,734$22,352
Adjustments for Features-5,7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,008$22,352

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,195$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7260

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132011
ModelMKXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in104.3 in
Length186.7 in170.9 in
Width76.0 in69.9 in
Height67.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,361 lb.2,944 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90021%
Total Not Requested345079%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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