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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: $31,270

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,832

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMKXMKXMKXForester
TrimSelectReserveBlack Label2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,550 $46,560 $54,230 $27,895
Base Invoice $39,210 $42,767 $49,705 $26,116
Cargo Utility Package 365 365 365  
Rear bumper protector 175 175 175 72
Roof rails 195 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 55
Class II trailer hitch 645 645 645 299
AWD 2,495 2,495 2,495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
4-speed automatic       1,000
Rear spoiler       353
Cargo net       46
Cargo tray       75
Universal garage door opener       87
Cargo organizer       115
Satellite radio       445
Cargo Utility Package 325 325 325  
Rear bumper protector 156 156 156 47
Roof rails 174 174 174  
All-weather floor mats 107 107 107 33
Class II trailer hitch 574 574 574 195
AWD 2,357 2,345 2,333  
Panoramic sunroof 1,687      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
4-speed automatic       909
Rear spoiler       230
Cargo net       30
Cargo tray       46
Universal garage door opener       56
Cargo organizer       72
Satellite radio       334
Options (change) 5,890 3,995 3,995 2,730
Options (change) 5,380 3,681 3,669 2,071
Destination 925 925 925 645
Total Price $49,365 $51,480 $59,150 $31,270
Total Invoice $45,515 $47,373 $54,299 $28,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,584
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMKXMKXMKXForester
TrimSelectReserveBlack Label2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 19155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$49,365$51,480$59,150$31,270
Adjustments for Features-6,615-8,040-11,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,750$43,440$47,385$31,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$4,635$0
Total Invoice$45,515$47,373$54,299$28,832
Adjustments for Features-6,099-7,399-10,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,416$39,974$43,499$28,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$558$4,083$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMKXMKXMKXForester
TrimSelectReserveBlack Label2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio  $50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,585$14,010$17,735$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,615$8,040$11,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,099-7,399-10,8000

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelMKXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length190.0 in176.6 in
Width76.1 in68.3 in
Height66.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Select

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested25565%
Total Not Requested14035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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