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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: $10,593

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,583

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,645 $29,995
Base Invoice $32,565 $28,084
Package 102A 5,695  
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Remote start 345 432
AWD 1,890  
Navigation system   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Package 102A 5,069  
All-weather floor mats 67 39
Remote start 307 324
AWD 1,757  
Navigation system   888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 8,005 2,142
Options (change) 7,200 1,704
Destination 875 795
Total Price $43,525 $32,932
Total Invoice $40,640 $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: $9,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,820
Model Year20112013
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$43,525$32,932
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,200$32,932
Total Invoice$40,640$30,583
Adjustments for Features-1,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,403$30,583

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$7,185$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in103.0 in
Length190.6 in169.5 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested245063%
Total Not Requested141537%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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