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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: $35,655

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $44

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,765

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,980 $33,795
Base Invoice $28,562 $31,569
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 295 445
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
All-weather floor mats 65 46
Remote start 257 333
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,683  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Options (change) 3,935 1,054
Options (change) 3,463 726
Destination 740 850
Total Price $35,655 $35,699
Total Invoice $32,765 $33,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,621
Model Year20082016
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,655$35,699
Adjustments for Features0-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$33,544
Total Invoice$32,765$33,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,765$31,144

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,190$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,001

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in103.9 in
Length190.5 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.874.7 ft3

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

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%

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