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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: $27,928

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $22,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,000

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $22,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelForesterForesterContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $47,675 $54,075 $63,075
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $45,292 $51,101 $59,291
Satellite radio 445 445      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Cargo net 46 46      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 120 120 120
Boost gauge   311      
CD player, remote     335 335  
Panoramic sunroof     1,750 1,750 1,750
Satellite radio 334 334      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Cargo net 30 30      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 109 109 109
Boost gauge   203      
CD player, remote     305 305  
Panoramic sunroof     1,593 1,593 1,593
Options (change) 588 857 2,205 2,205 1,870
Options (change) 425 600 2,007 2,007 1,702
Destination 645 645 925 925 925
Total Price $27,928 $29,397 $50,805 $57,205 $65,870
Total Invoice $26,000 $27,361 $48,224 $54,033 $61,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,695
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelForesterForesterContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 10?, 10?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$27,928$29,397$50,805$57,205$65,870
Adjustments for Features-8150-6,625-9,625-11,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,113$29,397$44,180$47,580$54,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,284$0$3,400$10,515
Total Invoice$26,000$27,361$48,224$54,033$61,918
Adjustments for Features-7590-6,288-9,091-10,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,241$27,361$41,936$44,942$51,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$0$3,006$9,477

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelForesterForesterContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$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$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
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$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
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
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$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$1100   
Infotainment 
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
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200
HD radio    $50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge $75 $75$75
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$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$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$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$6,735$5,920$12,545$15,545$17,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0$6,625$9,625$11,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-7590-6,288-9,091-10,505

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,166 lb.4,225 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 player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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