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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: $34,999

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,141

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,503

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,755 $33,095
Base Invoice $32,677 $30,927
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 345 445
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,890  
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 67 46
Remote start 307 333
Sunroof 1,068  
AWD 1,757  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Options (change) 3,510 1,054
Options (change) 3,199 726
Destination 875 850
Total Price $39,140 $34,999
Total Invoice $36,751 $32,503

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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: $5,581
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,585
Model Year20122015
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$39,140$34,999
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,140$33,559
Total Invoice$36,751$32,503
Adjustments for Features0-1,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,751$31,166

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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
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$6,620$8,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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.3,624 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 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.574.7 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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