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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: $35,089

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,356

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,561

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,190 $33,095
Base Invoice $32,521 $30,927
Select Package 1,145  
Sunroof, large 2,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Cargo net 25 90
3.7L V6 1,230  
AWD 1,890  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Remote start   445
Select Package 1,042  
Sunroof, large 2,726  
All-weather floor mats 69 46
Cargo net 23 58
3.7L V6 1,168  
AWD 1,795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Remote start   333
Options (change) 7,360 1,144
Options (change) 6,823 784
Destination 895 850
Total Price $42,445 $35,089
Total Invoice $40,239 $32,561

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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: $5,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,545
Model Year20142015
ModelMKZForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,445$35,089
Adjustments for Features-2,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,195$35,089
Total Invoice$40,239$32,561
Adjustments for Features-2,1330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,106$32,561

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142015
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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector $200
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 cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,085$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1330

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142015
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length194.1 in180.9 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.474.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested47566%
Total Not Requested25034%

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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