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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: $35,257

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,908

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,658

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZForesterForester
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $30,887 $33,675
Climate Package 595 595 595 595    
Technology Package 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495    
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 68 68
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 81 81
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245 245
Door sill trim plates         53 53
Universal garage door opener         120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230 230
Remote start         455 455
Climate Package 542 542 542 542    
Technology Package 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271    
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 44 44
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 52 52
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158 158
Door sill trim plates         34 34
Universal garage door opener         78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149 149
Remote start         341 341
Options (change) 6,230 6,230 5,030 5,030 1,252 1,252
Options (change) 5,671 5,671 4,579 4,579 856 856
Destination 925 925 925 925 915 915
Total Price $47,165 $47,165 $53,785 $53,785 $35,257 $38,257
Total Invoice $44,405 $44,405 $50,464 $50,464 $32,658 $35,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,843
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZForesterForester
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$47,165$47,165$53,785$53,785$35,257$38,257
Adjustments for Features-960-860-2,960-2,8600-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,205$46,305$50,825$50,925$35,257$37,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$4,620$4,720$0$2,700
Total Invoice$44,405$44,405$50,464$50,464$32,658$35,446
Adjustments for Features-904-810-2,777-2,6830-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,501$43,595$47,687$47,781$32,658$35,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$4,186$4,280$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZForesterForester
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
CVT $1000 $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 $150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Cargo tray    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Wood trim$300$300    
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,810$8,710$10,810$10,710$7,850$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$860$2,960$2,860$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-904-810-2,777-2,6830-278

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length193.9 in180.9 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested160056%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested160056%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested160056%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested160056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i 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%

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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