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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: $30,310

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,212

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,980 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,562 $26,116
All-weather floor mats 75 55
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
All-weather floor mats 65 33
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,683  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 3,145 1,770
Options (change) 2,780 1,451
Destination 740 645
Total Price $34,865 $30,310
Total Invoice $32,082 $28,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,816
Model Year20082008
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,865$30,310
Adjustments for Features-1,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$30,310
Total Invoice$32,082$28,212
Adjustments for Features-1,0540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,028$28,212

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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$7,465$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0540

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in99.4 in
Length190.5 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height55.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.857.7 ft3

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

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 control400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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