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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: $29,565

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMKXMKXMKXForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,550 $46,560 $54,230 $23,800
Base Invoice $39,210 $42,767 $49,705 $22,422
Cargo Utility Package 365 365 365  
Rear bumper protector 175 175 175 75
Select PLUS Package 1,200      
Interior trim, special color 375 375   0
Panoramic sunroof 1,895      
Premium Tech Package       3,600
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo net       50
Cargo tray       80
Cargo mat       95
Floor mats       125
Remote start       495
Cargo Utility Package 325 325 325  
Rear bumper protector 156 156 156 62
Select PLUS Package 1,068      
Interior trim, special color 334 334   0
Panoramic sunroof 1,687      
Premium Tech Package       3,236
Universal garage door opener       291
Cargo net       42
Cargo tray       67
Cargo mat       78
Floor mats       102
Remote start       410
Options (change) 4,010 915 540 4,870
Options (change) 3,570 815 481 4,288
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $47,485 $48,400 $55,695 $29,565
Total Invoice $43,705 $44,507 $51,111 $27,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,906
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMKXMKXMKXForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG25/30 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$47,485$48,400$55,695$29,565
Adjustments for Features-3,470-3,920-7,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,015$44,480$48,050$29,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$4,035$0
Total Invoice$43,705$44,507$51,111$27,605
Adjustments for Features-3,194-3,605-7,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,511$40,902$44,095$27,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$391$3,584$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMKXMKXMKXForte
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
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 
Heated steering wheel  $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 
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 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
CD player$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color$0$0 $0
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$7,520$7,970$11,695$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$3,920$7,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,194-3,605-7,0160

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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%

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested4150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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