Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2011 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,189

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,336

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,402

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,238

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,645 $36,090
Base Invoice $32,565 $33,675
Package 102A 5,695  
AWD 1,890  
Remote start 345 455
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Package 102A 5,069  
AWD 1,757  
Remote start 307 341
All-weather floor mats 67 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Options (change) 8,005 1,184
Options (change) 7,200 812
Destination 875 915
Total Price $43,525 $38,189
Total Invoice $40,640 $35,402

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lincoln MKZ dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,983
Model Year20112018
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$43,525$38,189
Adjustments for Features0-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,525$34,149
Total Invoice$40,640$35,402
Adjustments for Features0-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,640$31,657

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,760$10,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,745

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in103.9 in
Length190.6 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 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 Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.574.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested290075%
Total Not Requested96525%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Lincoln models.