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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: $29,470

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,527

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,575 $23,800
Base Invoice $37,597 $22,422
Rear bumper protector 160 75
Elite Package 5,730  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Rear bumper protector 143 62
Elite Package 5,099  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 5,890 4,775
Options (change) 5,242 4,210
Destination 895 895
Total Price $46,360 $29,470
Total Invoice $43,734 $27,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,066
Model Year20132018
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,360$29,470
Adjustments for Features-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,030$29,470
Total Invoice$43,734$27,527
Adjustments for Features-3,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,593$27,527

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
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$6,905$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1410

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190044%
Total Not Requested245056%

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%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested4150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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