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Lincoln MKS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,257

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,446

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelMKSForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,270 $36,090
Base Invoice $38,053 $33,675
Ultimate Package 3,500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Remote start 395 455
3.5L V6 5,000  
AWD 1,890  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Ultimate Package 3,010  
Adaptive cruise control 1,126  
All-weather floor mats 65 52
Remote start 340 341
3.5L V6 4,500  
AWD 1,701  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Options (change) 12,170 1,252
Options (change) 10,742 856
Destination 825 915
Total Price $54,265 $38,257
Total Invoice $49,620 $35,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,624
Model Year20102018
ModelMKSForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$54,265$38,257
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,265$36,692
Total Invoice$49,620$35,446
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,620$33,996

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102018
ModelMKSForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,160$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,450

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102018
ModelMKSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in103.9 in
Length204.1 in180.9 in
Width75.9 in70.7 in
Height61.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.474.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135038%
Total Not Requested221562%

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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