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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: $13,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,678

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelMKZForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,225 $21,600
Base Invoice $31,523 $20,410
Package 103A 5,595  
Remote start 345 495
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Package 103A 4,812  
Remote start 297 410
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 5,940 4,870
Options (change) 5,109 4,373
Destination 850 895
Total Price $41,015 $27,365
Total Invoice $37,482 $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: $13,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,411
Model Year20102018
ModelMKZForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$41,015$27,365
Adjustments for Features-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,585$27,365
Total Invoice$37,482$25,678
Adjustments for Features-3930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,089$25,678

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
ModelMKZForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,080$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3930

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
ModelMKZForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested272571%
Total Not Requested109029%

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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested337575%
Total Not Requested110025%

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