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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: $34,399

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,727

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,704

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820152015
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZForesterForester
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $28,144 $30,927
Technology Package 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 120 72 72
Cargo net 25 25 25 25 25 25 90 90
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package             1,895 1,895
Door sill trim plates             38 38
Universal garage door opener             76 76
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror             224 224
AC power outlet             415 415
Remote start             445 445
Technology Package 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271    
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 109 109 109 46 46
Cargo net 23 23 23 23 23 23 58 58
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package             1,638 1,638
Door sill trim plates             24 24
Universal garage door opener             49 49
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror             145 145
AC power outlet             311 311
Remote start             333 333
Options (change) 5,635 5,635 5,635 5,635 4,435 4,435 3,454 3,454
Options (change) 5,129 5,129 5,129 5,129 4,037 4,037 2,733 2,733
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 850 850
Total Price $44,900 $44,900 $46,570 $46,570 $53,190 $53,190 $34,399 $37,399
Total Invoice $42,431 $42,431 $43,863 $43,863 $49,922 $49,922 $31,727 $34,510

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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: $8,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,341
Model Year20182018201820182018201820152015
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZForesterForester
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$44,900$44,900$46,570$46,570$53,190$53,190$34,399$37,399
Adjustments for Features-2,350-2,500-2,950-2,850-4,950-4,8500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,550$42,400$43,620$43,720$48,240$48,340$34,399$37,199
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,840$5,940$0$2,800
Total Invoice$42,431$42,431$43,863$43,863$49,922$49,922$31,727$34,510
Adjustments for Features-2,221-2,363-2,779-2,684-4,646-4,5520-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,210$40,068$41,084$41,179$45,276$45,370$31,727$34,325
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$1,016$1,111$5,208$5,302$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820182018201820152015
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZForesterForester
TrimSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label2.5i Touring2.0XT 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$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT       $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control      $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Lead vehicle start alert      $25$25
Power liftgate      $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$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$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500$500  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control      $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane sway warning      $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Terrain selector      $200$200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Wiper de-icer      $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200  
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250  
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 headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
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  
Door sill trim plates      $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,360$9,510$9,960$9,860$11,960$11,860$7,010$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$2,500$2,950$2,850$4,950$4,850$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,221-2,363-2,779-2,684-4,646-4,5520-185

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
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.3,297 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85030%
Total Not Requested200070%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85030%
Total Not Requested200070%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85030%
Total Not Requested200070%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85030%
Total Not Requested200070%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85030%
Total Not Requested200070%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85030%
Total Not Requested200070%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested225098%
Total Not Requested502%

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