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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: $27,610

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,820

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,069

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Model Year2017201720172014
ModelMKXMKXMKXForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,550 $45,560 $53,475 $20,900
Base Invoice $39,265 $42,827 $49,999 $19,717
Cargo Utility Package 365 365 365  
Rear bumper protector 175 175 175 75
Select PLUS Package 1,100      
Climate Package 620 620 620  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895      
Technology Package       1,800
Premium Package       2,200
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,000
Cargo net       50
Cargo tray       80
Cargo mat       95
Floor mats       115
Remote start       495
Cargo Utility Package 325 325 325  
Rear bumper protector 156 156 156 62
Select PLUS Package 979      
Climate Package 552 552 552  
Panoramic sunroof 1,687      
Technology Package       1,624
Premium Package       1,986
6-speed shiftable automatic       941
Cargo net       42
Cargo tray       67
Cargo mat       78
Floor mats       93
Remote start       410
Options (change) 4,155 1,160 1,160 5,910
Options (change) 3,699 1,033 1,033 5,303
Destination 925 925 925 800
Total Price $46,630 $47,645 $55,560 $27,610
Total Invoice $43,889 $44,785 $51,957 $25,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,885
Model Year2017201720172014
ModelMKXMKXMKXForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 19?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$46,630$47,645$55,560$27,610
Adjustments for Features-4,445-4,895-7,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,185$42,750$47,565$27,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$5,380$0
Total Invoice$43,889$44,785$51,957$25,820
Adjustments for Features-4,184-4,601-7,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,705$40,184$44,480$25,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$479$4,775$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720172014
ModelMKXMKXMKXForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,945$8,395$11,495$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,445$4,895$7,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,184-4,601-7,4770

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172014
ModelMKXForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length190.0 in171.3 in
Width76.1 in70.1 in
Height66.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Select

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
AC power outlet100No
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested19549%
Total Not Requested20051%
Select PLUS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67569%
Total Not Requested30031%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
AC power outlet100No
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested19549%
Total Not Requested20051%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
AC power outlet100No
Cargo organizer100No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested19549%
Total Not Requested20051%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
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%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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