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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: $38,570

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,402

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelMKXMKXForester
TrimReserveBlack Label2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,560 $54,230 $33,795
Base Invoice $42,767 $49,705 $31,569
Cargo Utility Package 365 365  
Rear bumper protector 175 175 95
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Climate Package 790    
Roof rails 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 72
Class II trailer hitch 645 645 634
AWD 2,495 2,495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395
Door sill trim plates     38
Cargo organizer     60
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo net     90
Cargo cover     182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
AC power outlet     415
Remote start     445
Cargo Utility Package 325 325  
Rear bumper protector 156 156 61
Driver Assistance Package 2,003 2,003  
Climate Package 703    
Roof rails 174 174  
All-weather floor mats 107 107 46
Class II trailer hitch 574 574 475
AWD 2,345 2,333  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195
Door sill trim plates     24
Cargo organizer     39
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo net     58
Cargo cover     118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
AC power outlet     311
Remote start     333
Options (change) 7,035 6,245 3,925
Options (change) 6,387 5,672 2,983
Destination 925 925 850
Total Price $54,520 $61,400 $38,570
Total Invoice $50,079 $56,302 $35,402

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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: $10,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,988
Model Year201820182016
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 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 19440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$54,520$61,400$38,570
Adjustments for Features-5,105-8,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,415$53,195$38,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,780$0
Total Invoice$50,079$56,302$35,402
Adjustments for Features-4,689-7,5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,390$48,778$35,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,388$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182016
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 
Heated steering wheel$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
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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 
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 headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$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$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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$11,510$14,610$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$8,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,689-7,5240

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182016
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.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested35590%
Total Not Requested4010%
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested135055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested60096%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Cargo Utility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested35590%
Total Not Requested4010%
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested135055%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%

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