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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: $7,079

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,929

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMKXForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,845 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,871 $33,675
Ultimate Package 695  
Rear bumper protector 160 98
Navigation system 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 55 81
Remote start 345 455
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 584  
Rear bumper protector 134 63
Navigation system 1,676  
All-weather floor mats 46 52
Remote start 290 341
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) 7,290 1,901
Options (change) 6,229 1,339
Destination 850 915
Total Price $45,985 $38,906
Total Invoice $41,950 $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: $10,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,410
Model Year20092018
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$45,985$38,906
Adjustments for Features0-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,985$35,236
Total Invoice$41,950$35,929
Adjustments for Features0-3,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,950$32,540

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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 
911 assist$25 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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$6,290$9,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,389

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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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