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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: $31,380

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $20,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,116

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $19,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201820182018
ModelForesterForesterContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $47,955 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $44,398 $50,460 $60,180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363      
Cargo net 48 48      
Remote start 432 432      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 120 120 120
CD player, remote     335 335  
Select Plus Package     1,255    
Panoramic sunroof     1,750 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Navigation system 888 888      
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272      
Cargo net 31 31      
Remote start 324 324      
All-weather floor mats 39 39 109 109 109
CD player, remote     305 305  
Select Plus Package     1,143    
Panoramic sunroof     1,593 1,593  
Options (change) 2,190 2,190 3,460 2,205 120
Options (change) 1,735 1,735 3,150 2,007 109
Destination 795 795 925 925 925
Total Price $31,380 $32,980 $52,340 $57,755 $66,300
Total Invoice $29,116 $30,614 $48,473 $53,392 $61,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,060
Model Year20132013201820182018
ModelForesterForesterContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10?, 13?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$31,380$32,980$52,340$57,755$66,300
Adjustments for Features0-375-3,560-5,910-7,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,380$32,605$48,780$51,845$58,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$3,065$9,585
Total Invoice$29,116$30,614$48,473$53,392$61,214
Adjustments for Features0-348-3,297-5,464-7,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,116$30,266$45,176$47,928$53,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$2,752$8,712

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20132013201820182018
ModelForesterForesterContinentalContinentalContinental
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
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
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 window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
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$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof, large$1100$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
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200
HD radio$50$50 $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
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  $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge   $75$75
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
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
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals $75   
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$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
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
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$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$6,910$7,285$10,470$12,820$14,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$3,560$5,910$7,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348-3,297-5,464-7,326

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterContinental
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in117.9 in
Length169.5 in201.4 in
Width70.1 in75.3 in
Height65.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested67568%
Total Not Requested32532%

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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