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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: $33,436

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,713

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelForesterMKCMKC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $33,100 $46,205
Base Invoice $26,409 $31,445 $43,202
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Remote start 432    
Satellite radio 453    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
iPod integration 223    
All-weather floor mats 69 90 90
Class II trailer hitch 468 645 645
Navigation system 1,800    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Cargo cover 166    
Select Plus Package   1,100  
Select Package   3,410  
2.3L I4   1,140 1,140
AWD   2,495 2,495
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Remote start 324    
Satellite radio 340    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
iPod integration 145    
All-weather floor mats 39 80 80
Class II trailer hitch 351 574 574
Navigation system 1,650    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Cargo cover 108    
Select Plus Package   979  
Select Package   3,035  
2.3L I4   1,014 1,014
AWD   2,370 2,370
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,513  
Options (change) 4,546 10,580 4,370
Options (change) 3,609 9,565 4,038
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $33,436 $44,575 $51,470
Total Invoice $30,713 $41,905 $48,135

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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: $6,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,670
Model Year200920152015
ModelForesterMKCMKC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4285hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$33,436$44,575$51,470
Adjustments for Features0-4,810-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,436$39,765$44,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$30,713$41,905$48,135
Adjustments for Features0-4,522-6,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,713$37,383$41,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,009

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year200920152015
ModelForesterMKCMKC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,120$9,930$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,810$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,522-6,743

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year20092015
ModelForesterMKC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.9 in
Length179.5 in179.2 in
Width70.1 in73.4 in
Height65.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,989 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft353.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
245/45HR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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