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Lincoln MKC vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKC vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,808

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,866

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelMKCMKCForester
TrimReserveBlack Label2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,460 $46,455 $36,090
Base Invoice $38,033 $43,436 $33,675
Climate Package 605 605  
Technology Package 2,295 2,295  
All-weather floor mats 90 90 81
Class II trailer hitch 555 555 619
2.3L I4 1,140 1,140  
AWD 2,495 2,495  
Wood trim 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Remote start     455
Climate Package 538 538  
Technology Package 2,043 2,043  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 52
Class II trailer hitch 494 494 464
2.3L I4 1,014 1,014  
AWD 2,345 2,333  
Wood trim 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Remote start     341
Options (change) 7,180 7,180 1,803
Options (change) 6,514 6,502 1,276
Destination 925 925 915
Total Price $48,565 $54,560 $38,808
Total Invoice $45,472 $50,863 $35,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,635
Model Year201620162018
ModelMKCMKCForester
TrimReserveBlack Label2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp I4285hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$48,565$54,560$38,808
Adjustments for Features-2,105-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,460$51,155$38,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,695$0
Total Invoice$45,472$50,863$35,866
Adjustments for Features-1,971-3,1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,501$47,689$35,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,188$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162018
ModelMKCMKCForester
TrimReserveBlack Label2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,755$11,055$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,971-3,1740

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKC vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelMKCForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in103.9 in
Length179.2 in180.9 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,989 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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