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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: $32,132

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,775

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,225 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,523 $26,409
Package 102A 2,495  
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Remote start 345 432
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,890  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Package 102A 2,146  
All-weather floor mats 65 39
Remote start 297 324
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 6,005 3,242
Options (change) 5,240 2,671
Destination 850 695
Total Price $41,080 $32,132
Total Invoice $37,613 $29,775

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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: $7,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,707
Model Year20102009
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,080$32,132
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,845$32,132
Total Invoice$37,613$29,775
Adjustments for Features-1,1310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,482$29,775

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 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 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$7,180$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1310

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in103.0 in
Length190.6 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.568.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested59045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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