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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: $26,330

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelZephyrForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $19,390
Base Invoice $26,711 $18,432
Navigation system 1,500  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Sunroof 1,200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 495  
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Floor mats   115
Navigation system 1,290  
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 856  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Sunroof 1,032  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 426  
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 4,685 6,115
Options (change) 4,030 5,538
Destination 665 825
Total Price $34,345 $26,330
Total Invoice $31,406 $24,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,397
Model Year20062015
ModelZephyrForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$34,345$26,330
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,345$25,495
Total Invoice$31,406$24,795
Adjustments for Features0-786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,406$24,009

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelZephyrForte
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
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$3,340$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-786

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Zephyr vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelZephyrForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length190.5 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height55.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,036 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 in53.0 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

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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested305084%
Total Not Requested57516%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested142584%
Total Not Requested27516%

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