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Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,906

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,929

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKXMKXForester
TrimReserveBlack Label2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,560 $54,230 $36,090
Base Invoice $42,767 $49,705 $33,675
Climate Package 790    
Rear bumper protector 175 175 98
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Roof rails 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 81
Class II trailer hitch 645 645 619
AWD 2,495 2,495  
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 703    
Rear bumper protector 156 156 63
Driver Assistance Package 2,003 2,003  
Roof rails 174 174  
All-weather floor mats 107 107 52
Class II trailer hitch 574 574 464
AWD 2,345 2,333  
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) 6,670 5,880 1,901
Options (change) 6,062 5,347 1,339
Destination 925 925 915
Total Price $54,155 $61,035 $38,906
Total Invoice $49,754 $55,977 $35,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,243
Model Year201820182018
ModelMKXMKXForester
TrimReserveBlack Label2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6303hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 19440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$54,155$61,035$38,906
Adjustments for Features-2,810-5,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,345$55,125$38,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,780$0
Total Invoice$49,754$55,977$35,929
Adjustments for Features-2,582-5,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,172$50,557$35,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,385$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018
ModelMKXMKXForester
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Curve control$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Lane sway warning  $25
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$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$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,870$12,970$7,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$5,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,582-5,4200

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelMKXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length190.0 in180.9 in
Width76.1 in70.7 in
Height66.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested115047%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested115047%

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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