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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: $21,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelZephyrForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $26,711 $16,660
Sunroof 1,200 700
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Universal garage door opener   70
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Sunroof 1,032 610
Leather seating surfaces   870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Universal garage door opener   55
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 1,200 2,950
Options (change) 1,032 2,630
Destination 665 695
Total Price $30,860 $21,140
Total Invoice $28,408 $19,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,277
Model Year20062010
ModelZephyrForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,860$21,140
Adjustments for Features-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,615$21,140
Total Invoice$28,408$19,985
Adjustments for Features-1,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,262$19,985

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelZephyrForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,115$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1460

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelZephyrForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in104.3 in
Length190.5 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height55.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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