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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelZephyrForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,711 $18,190
Sunroof 1,200 750
Navigation system 1,500  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995  
Leather Package   1,000
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof 1,032 655
Navigation system 1,290  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 856  
Leather Package   870
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 3,695 3,550
Options (change) 3,178 3,095
Destination 665 750
Total Price $33,355 $23,400
Total Invoice $30,554 $22,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,001
Model Year20062012
ModelZephyrForte
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$33,355$23,400
Adjustments for Features-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,790$23,400
Total Invoice$30,554$22,035
Adjustments for Features-5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,036$22,035

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelZephyrForte
TrimBaseSX
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,990$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5180

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
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.2,870 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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See a complete comparison of Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

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