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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: $26,970

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,325

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelMKZForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,190 $19,390
Base Invoice $32,521 $18,432
Reserve Package 3,195  
Cargo net 25 50
Sunroof 1,200  
3.7L V6 1,230  
Technology Package   2,400
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Reserve Package 2,908  
Cargo net 23 42
Sunroof 1,092  
3.7L V6 1,168  
Technology Package   2,167
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 5,650 6,755
Options (change) 5,191 6,068
Destination 895 825
Total Price $40,735 $26,970
Total Invoice $38,607 $25,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,880
Model Year20142015
ModelMKZForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$40,735$26,970
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,090$26,970
Total Invoice$38,607$25,325
Adjustments for Features-4,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,205$25,325

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142015
ModelMKZForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,220$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4020

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142015
ModelMKZForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length194.1 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested92539%
Total Not Requested147561%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested330091%
Total Not Requested3259%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%

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