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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: $32,932

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,583

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,980 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,562 $28,084
Navigation system 1,895 1,000
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Remote start 295 432
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Navigation system 1,630 888
All-weather floor mats 65 39
Remote start 257 324
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,683  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 5,830 2,142
Options (change) 5,093 1,704
Destination 740 795
Total Price $37,550 $32,932
Total Invoice $34,395 $30,583

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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: $5,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,272
Model Year20082013
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,550$32,932
Adjustments for Features0-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,550$32,437
Total Invoice$34,395$30,583
Adjustments for Features0-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,395$30,123

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
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
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $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 
Interior ambient lighting $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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$6,240$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in103.0 in
Length190.5 in169.5 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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