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Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,365

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,678

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMKZForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $21,600
Base Invoice $30,021 $20,410
Navigation system 1,895  
Remote start 295 495
Sunroof 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Navigation system 1,630  
Remote start 257 410
Sunroof 1,032  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 3,885 4,870
Options (change) 3,345 4,373
Destination 795 895
Total Price $37,375 $27,365
Total Invoice $34,161 $25,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,337
Model Year20092018
ModelMKZForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$37,375$27,365
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,375$26,455
Total Invoice$34,161$25,678
Adjustments for Features0-854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,161$24,824

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelMKZForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-854

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelMKZForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length190.5 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested320072%
Total Not Requested127528%

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