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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: $30,136

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,040

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162007
ModelMKZMKZForester
TrimBaseBlack Label2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $26,116
Select Package 1,935    
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995  
Cargo net 25 25 46
All-weather floor mats 75 75 55
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
4-speed automatic     800
Select Package 1,761    
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726  
Cargo net 23 23 30
All-weather floor mats 69 69 33
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
AWD 1,795 1,795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
4-speed automatic     727
Options (change) 8,220 6,285 1,616
Options (change) 7,609 5,848 1,299
Destination 925 925 625
Total Price $44,335 $52,815 $30,136
Total Invoice $41,965 $49,642 $28,040

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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: $7,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,806
Model Year201620162007
ModelMKZMKZForester
TrimBaseBlack Label2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$44,335$52,815$30,136
Adjustments for Features-6,465-9,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,870$43,775$30,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,905$0
Total Invoice$41,965$49,642$28,040
Adjustments for Features-6,119-8,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,846$41,145$28,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,299$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162007
ModelMKZMKZForester
TrimBaseBlack Label2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,660$13,235$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,465$9,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,119-8,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
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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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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