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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: $38,547

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $8,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,771

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,092

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMKZMKZOutbackOutback
TrimBaseBlack Label3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $33,064 $36,089
Reserve Package 4,420      
Technology Package 2,495 2,495    
Sunroof 1,200 1,475    
Cargo net 25 25 81 81
All-weather floor mats 75 75 101 101
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300    
AWD 1,890 1,890    
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,585  
Remote start     470 470
Reserve Package 4,022      
Technology Package 2,271 2,271    
Sunroof 1,092 1,343    
Cargo net 23 23 52 52
All-weather floor mats 69 69 65 65
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235    
AWD 1,795 1,795    
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,323  
Remote start     352 352
Options (change) 11,405 7,260 2,237 652
Options (change) 10,507 6,736 1,792 469
Destination 925 925 915 915
Total Price $47,520 $53,790 $38,547 $40,257
Total Invoice $44,863 $50,530 $35,771 $37,473

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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: $7,763
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,950
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMKZMKZOutbackOutback
TrimBaseBlack Label3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6300hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$47,520$53,790$38,547$40,257
Adjustments for Features-1,210-2,9350-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,310$50,855$38,547$40,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,545$0$1,620
Total Invoice$44,863$50,530$35,771$37,473
Adjustments for Features-1,142-2,7570-84
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,721$47,773$35,771$37,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,052$0$1,618

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMKZMKZOutbackOutback
TrimBaseBlack Label3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200  
Wood trim$300   
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,810$11,535$8,600$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$2,935$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,142-2,7570-84

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162018
ModelMKZOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in108.1 in
Length194.1 in189.9 in
Width73.4 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.473.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested267580%
Total Not Requested67520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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