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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: $30,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,242

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,925 $27,895
Base Invoice $34,129 $26,116
Sunroof, large 2,995  
Select Package 1,100  
Cargo net 25 46
All-weather floor mats 75 55
3.7L V6 1,230  
AWD 1,890  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Sunroof, large 2,726  
Select Package 1,001  
Cargo net 23 30
All-weather floor mats 69 33
3.7L V6 1,168  
AWD 1,795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 7,315 1,816
Options (change) 6,782 1,481
Destination 895 645
Total Price $44,135 $30,356
Total Invoice $41,806 $28,242

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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: $8,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,103
Model Year20132008
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$44,135$30,356
Adjustments for Features-5,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,370$30,356
Total Invoice$41,806$28,242
Adjustments for Features-5,4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,345$28,242

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,285$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4610

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

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length194.1 in176.6 in
Width73.4 in68.3 in
Height58.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.457.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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