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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: $35,784

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $6,816

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,178

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $7,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZOutback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,190 $28,295
Base Invoice $32,521 $26,460
Reserve Package 3,195  
Sunroof 1,200 1,445
3.7L V6 1,230  
AWD 1,890  
Limited Package   3,400
Navigation system   1,550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   319
Reserve Package 2,908  
Sunroof 1,092 1,203
3.7L V6 1,168  
AWD 1,795  
Limited Package   3,207
Navigation system   1,294
Illuminated door sill trim plates   239
Options (change) 7,515 6,714
Options (change) 6,963 5,943
Destination 895 775
Total Price $42,600 $35,784
Total Invoice $40,379 $33,178

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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: $2,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,964
Model Year20142012
ModelMKZOutback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$42,600$35,784
Adjustments for Features-4,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,130$35,784
Total Invoice$40,379$33,178
Adjustments for Features-4,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,142$33,178

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
ModelMKZOutback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$9,160$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
ModelMKZOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in107.9 in
Length194.1 in188.2 in
Width73.4 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.471.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested132555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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