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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: $38,353

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,525

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMKXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,840 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,051 $33,675
Ultimate Package 995  
Navigation system 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 55 81
Class II trailer hitch 395 619
AWD 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Ultimate Package 836  
Navigation system 1,676  
All-weather floor mats 46 52
Class II trailer hitch 332 464
AWD 1,575  
Panoramic sunroof 1,592  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Options (change) 7,085 1,348
Options (change) 6,057 935
Destination 775 915
Total Price $43,700 $38,353
Total Invoice $39,883 $35,525

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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: $9,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,994
Model Year20082018
ModelMKXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$43,700$38,353
Adjustments for Features0-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$34,428
Total Invoice$39,883$35,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,883$31,889

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelMKXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,250$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,636

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelMKXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in103.9 in
Length186.5 in180.9 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height67.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,419 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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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