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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,202

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $26,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,071

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelForesterContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $47,955 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $26,005 $44,398 $50,460 $60,180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Cargo net 46      
Universal garage door opener 87      
All-weather floor mats 55 120 120 120
Boost gauge 311      
2.7L V6   2,250    
CD player, remote   335 335  
AWD   2,000 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Cargo net 30      
Universal garage door opener 56      
All-weather floor mats 33 109 109 109
Boost gauge 203      
2.7L V6   2,048    
CD player, remote   305 305  
AWD   1,900 1,890 1,880
Panoramic sunroof   1,593 1,593  
Options (change) 682 6,455 4,205 2,120
Options (change) 441 5,955 3,897 1,989
Destination 625 925 925 925
Total Price $29,202 $55,335 $59,755 $68,300
Total Invoice $27,071 $51,278 $55,282 $63,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,122
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelForesterContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4335hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 13?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$29,202$55,335$59,755$68,300
Adjustments for Features0-8,725-11,950-13,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,202$46,610$47,805$55,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,195$8,615
Total Invoice$27,071$51,278$55,282$63,094
Adjustments for Features0-8,085-11,055-12,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,071$43,193$44,227$51,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,034$7,823

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelForesterContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active glove box $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,545$14,270$17,495$18,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,725$11,950$13,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,085-11,055-12,078

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterContinental
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in117.9 in
Length176.6 in201.4 in
Width68.3 in75.3 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.4,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
turbocharged
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5700
380 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5700
380 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Boost gauge75Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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