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Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,352

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,836

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,305 $29,895
Base Invoice $27,054 $27,992
Satellite radio 195  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Navigation system 1,500 1,000
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Satellite radio 168  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Navigation system 1,290 888
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 856  
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,684  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 6,255 1,278
Options (change) 5,456 1,069
Destination 740 775
Total Price $36,300 $31,948
Total Invoice $33,250 $29,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,086
Model Year20072012
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,300$31,948
Adjustments for Features0-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$31,228
Total Invoice$33,250$29,836
Adjustments for Features0-672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,250$29,164

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072012
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-672

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072012
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in103.0 in
Length190.5 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height55.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.868.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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