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Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelZephyrForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $21,600
Base Invoice $26,711 $20,410
Sunroof 1,200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 495  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Navigation system 1,500  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Sunroof 1,032  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 426  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Navigation system 1,290  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 856  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 4,685 4,375
Options (change) 4,030 3,963
Destination 665 895
Total Price $34,345 $26,870
Total Invoice $31,406 $25,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,146
Model Year20062018
ModelZephyrForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$34,345$26,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,345$24,735
Total Invoice$31,406$25,268
Adjustments for Features0-2,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,406$23,260

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelZephyrForte
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 
911 assist $25
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
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
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$3,090$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,008

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelZephyrForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length190.5 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 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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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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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
Total Requested310069%
Total Not Requested137531%

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