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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: $37,857

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,778

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,036

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,716

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Model Year20122016
ModelMKZOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,755 $33,395
Base Invoice $32,677 $31,227
Package 102A 5,695  
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Remote start 345 450
AWD 1,890  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Package 102A 5,069  
All-weather floor mats 67 46
Remote start 307 337
AWD 1,757  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Options (change) 8,005 3,612
Options (change) 7,200 2,959
Destination 875 850
Total Price $43,635 $37,857
Total Invoice $40,752 $35,036

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,943
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,645
Model Year20122016
ModelMKZOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine263hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/60-18
Total Price$43,635$37,857
Adjustments for Features0-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,635$34,692
Total Invoice$40,752$35,036
Adjustments for Features0-2,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,752$32,107

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModelMKZOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,660$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,929

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModelMKZOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.4 in108.1 in
Length190.6 in189.6 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height56.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.573.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested275071%
Total Not Requested111529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested26012%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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