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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: $33,723

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,477

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,851

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMKXMKXMKXForester
TrimSelectReserveBlack Label2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,550 $46,560 $54,230 $28,495
Base Invoice $39,210 $42,767 $49,705 $26,707
Rear bumper protector 175 175 175 78
Select PLUS Package 1,200      
Roof rails 195 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 69
Class II trailer hitch 645 645 645 468
AWD 2,495 2,495 2,495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Navigation system       1,800
Bodyside moldings       238
Cargo tray       75
Universal garage door opener       82
iPod integration       223
Remote start       432
Wheel-lip moldings       432
Satellite radio       453
Rear bumper protector 156 156 156 51
Select PLUS Package 1,068      
Roof rails 174 174 174  
All-weather floor mats 107 107 107 39
Class II trailer hitch 574 574 574 351
AWD 2,357 2,345 2,333  
Panoramic sunroof 1,687      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Navigation system       1,501
Bodyside moldings       155
Cargo tray       46
Universal garage door opener       54
iPod integration       145
Remote start       324
Wheel-lip moldings       324
Satellite radio       340
Options (change) 6,725 3,630 3,630 4,533
Options (change) 6,123 3,356 3,344 3,449
Destination 925 925 925 695
Total Price $50,200 $51,115 $58,785 $33,723
Total Invoice $46,258 $47,048 $53,974 $30,851

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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: $10,902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,270
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMKXMKXMKXForester
TrimSelectReserveBlack Label2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6303hp V6303hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 19140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$50,200$51,115$58,785$33,723
Adjustments for Features-5,575-6,025-9,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,625$45,090$49,035$33,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$4,410$0
Total Invoice$46,258$47,048$53,974$30,851
Adjustments for Features-5,137-5,546-8,9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,121$41,502$45,022$30,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$381$3,901$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMKXMKXMKXForester
TrimSelectReserveBlack Label2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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   $150
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$10,820$11,270$14,995$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,575$6,025$9,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,137-5,546-8,9520

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182010
ModelMKXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.0 in
Length190.0 in179.5 in
Width76.1 in70.1 in
Height66.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Select

Select PLUS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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