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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,962

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,637

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelForesterMKCMKCMKC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $36,110 $39,985 $45,975
Base Invoice $26,116 $33,314 $36,776 $42,177
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Universal garage door opener 87      
Rear spoiler 353      
Satellite radio 445      
All-weather floor mats 55 120 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 299 645 555 555
2.3L I4   1,140 1,140 1,140
AWD   2,410 2,410 2,405
Wood trim   0 0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,700    
4-speed automatic 909      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Universal garage door opener 56      
Rear spoiler 230      
Satellite radio 334      
All-weather floor mats 33 107 107 107
Class II trailer hitch 195 574 494 494
2.3L I4   1,014 1,014 1,014
AWD   2,277 2,265 2,249
Wood trim   0 0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,513    
Options (change) 2,422 6,015 4,225 4,220
Options (change) 1,876 5,485 3,880 3,864
Destination 645 925 925 925
Total Price $30,962 $43,050 $45,135 $51,120
Total Invoice $28,637 $39,724 $41,581 $46,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,311
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelForesterMKCMKCMKC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4285hp I4285hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$30,962$43,050$45,135$51,120
Adjustments for Features0-6,260-7,910-9,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,962$36,790$37,225$41,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$5,120
Total Invoice$28,637$39,724$41,581$46,966
Adjustments for Features0-5,776-7,287-8,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,637$33,948$34,294$38,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$346$4,556

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelForesterMKCMKCMKC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
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
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
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
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,245$12,505$14,155$15,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,260$7,910$9,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,776-7,287-8,462

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterMKC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.9 in
Length176.6 in179.2 in
Width68.3 in73.4 in
Height65.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,989 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft353.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Select

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Reserve

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
245/45HR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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