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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: $31,100

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $11,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $11,400

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZForesterForester
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $26,094 $27,992
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 25 25 48 48
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 69 69
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             185 185
Navigation system             1,000 1,000
Bodyside moldings             240 240
Universal garage door opener             93 93
Obstacle detection, rear             363 363
Remote start             432 432
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 23 23 31 31
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 39 39
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             120 120
Navigation system             888 888
Bodyside moldings             156 156
Universal garage door opener             61 61
Obstacle detection, rear             272 272
Remote start             324 324
Options (change) 3,140 3,140 3,140 3,140 1,940 1,940 2,430 2,430
Options (change) 2,858 2,858 2,858 2,858 1,766 1,766 1,891 1,891
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 775 775
Total Price $42,405 $42,405 $44,075 $44,075 $50,695 $50,695 $31,100 $33,100
Total Invoice $40,160 $40,160 $41,592 $41,592 $47,651 $47,651 $28,760 $30,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,843
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZForesterForester
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,405$42,405$44,075$44,075$50,695$50,695$31,100$33,100
Adjustments for Features-2,550-2,700-3,150-3,050-5,150-5,0500-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,855$39,705$40,925$41,025$45,545$45,645$31,100$32,725
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,840$5,940$0$1,625
Total Invoice$40,160$40,160$41,592$41,592$47,651$47,651$28,760$30,658
Adjustments for Features-2,415-2,557-2,973-2,878-4,841-4,7470-347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,745$37,603$38,619$38,714$42,810$42,904$28,760$30,311
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$1,016$1,111$5,207$5,301$0$1,551

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZForesterForester
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100   
CVT $1000 $1000 $1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo tray      $40$40
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails      $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Wiper de-icer      $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Hood scoop       $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler       $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200  
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights      $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 $100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50      
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300  
Foldaway tray table, second row      $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals       $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats      $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$300$300    
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100   
Total Value of Features$7,560$7,710$8,160$8,060$10,160$10,060$5,010$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$2,700$3,150$3,050$5,150$5,050$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,415-2,557-2,973-2,878-4,841-4,7470-347

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
ModelMKZForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.0 in
Length193.9 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.3,251 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X 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%

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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