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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: $33,100

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,658

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,190 $29,895
Base Invoice $32,521 $27,992
Reserve Package 3,195  
AWD 1,890  
3.7L V6 1,230  
Sunroof, large 2,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 69
Cargo net 25 48
Navigation system   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Remote start   432
Reserve Package 2,908  
AWD 1,795  
3.7L V6 1,168  
Sunroof, large 2,726  
All-weather floor mats 69 39
Cargo net 23 31
Navigation system   888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Remote start   324
Options (change) 9,410 2,430
Options (change) 8,689 1,891
Destination 895 775
Total Price $44,495 $33,100
Total Invoice $42,105 $30,658

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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: $7,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,331
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$44,495$33,100
Adjustments for Features-4,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,145$33,100
Total Invoice$42,105$30,658
Adjustments for Features-4,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,989$30,658

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,435$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1160

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.0 in
Length194.1 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.468.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested132555%
Total Not Requested107545%

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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