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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: $35,504

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,872

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelMKZMKZForester
TrimBaseBlack Label2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $33,095
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $30,927
Select Package 1,935    
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 72
Cargo net 25 25 90
Power trunk closer 440    
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
AC power outlet     415
Remote start     445
Select Package 1,761    
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 46
Cargo net 23 23 58
Power trunk closer 400    
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
AWD 1,795 1,795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
AC power outlet     311
Remote start     333
Options (change) 8,660 6,285 1,559
Options (change) 8,009 5,848 1,095
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $44,745 $52,785 $35,504
Total Invoice $42,335 $49,612 $32,872

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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: $6,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,003
Model Year201520152015
ModelMKZMKZForester
TrimBaseBlack Label2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$44,745$52,785$35,504
Adjustments for Features-2,600-5,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,145$47,010$35,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,865$0
Total Invoice$42,335$49,612$32,872
Adjustments for Features-2,460-5,4280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,875$44,184$32,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,309$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152015
ModelMKZMKZForester
TrimBaseBlack Label2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,785$11,960$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$5,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,460-5,4280

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested117589%
Total Not Requested15011%

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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