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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: $27,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $20,890
Base Invoice $36,955 $19,707
Rear bumper protector 160 75
Elite Package 5,730  
Premium Package   2,300
Technology Package   1,900
Cargo net   50
Cargo tray   80
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Rear bumper protector 143 62
Elite Package 5,099  
Premium Package   2,079
Technology Package   1,717
Cargo net   42
Cargo tray   67
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 5,890 6,015
Options (change) 5,242 5,410
Destination 895 825
Total Price $45,685 $27,730
Total Invoice $43,092 $25,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,679
Model Year20152015
ModelMKXForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,685$27,730
Adjustments for Features-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,005$27,730
Total Invoice$43,092$25,942
Adjustments for Features-3,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,621$25,942

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152015
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-3,4710

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152015
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

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175040%
Total Not Requested260060%

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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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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