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Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMKZOutback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,695 $28,295
Base Invoice $30,021 $26,460
Navigation system 1,895 1,550
Sunroof 1,200 1,445
AWD 1,890  
Limited Package   3,400
Navigation system 1,630 1,294
Sunroof 1,032 1,203
AWD 1,701  
Limited Package   3,207
Options (change) 4,985 6,395
Options (change) 4,363 5,704
Destination 795 775
Total Price $38,475 $35,465
Total Invoice $35,179 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,588
Model Year20092012
ModelMKZOutback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$38,475$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,475$35,090
Total Invoice$35,179$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,179$32,591

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
ModelMKZOutback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
ModelMKZOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.4 in107.9 in
Length190.5 in188.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.871.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262576%
Total Not Requested85024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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