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Lincoln MKT vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKT vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,215

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,103

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelMKTForester
TrimReserve2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,025 $33,095
Base Invoice $46,574 $30,927
Technology Package 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Class III trailer hitch 595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
AC power outlet   415
Remote start   445
Class II trailer hitch   634
Technology Package 1,780  
All-weather floor mats 67 46
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Class III trailer hitch 530  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Cargo cover   118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
AC power outlet   311
Remote start   333
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 4,265 4,270
Options (change) 3,797 3,326
Destination 925 850
Total Price $54,215 $38,215
Total Invoice $51,296 $35,103

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,530
Model Year20182015
ModelMKTForester
TrimReserve2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$54,215$38,215
Adjustments for Features-5,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,230$38,215
Total Invoice$51,296$35,103
Adjustments for Features-5,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,633$35,103

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
ModelMKTForester
TrimReserve2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr 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
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,795$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6630

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
ModelMKTForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in103.9 in
Length207.6 in180.9 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height67.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,942 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested85050%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

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