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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: $10,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,713

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelForesterMKCMKCMKC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $36,110 $39,985 $45,975
Base Invoice $26,409 $33,314 $36,776 $42,177
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Bodyside moldings 238      
Universal garage door opener 82      
Cargo cover 166      
Remote start 432      
Satellite radio 453      
Wheel-lip moldings 432      
iPod integration 223      
All-weather floor mats 69 120 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 468 645 555 555
Navigation system 1,800      
Select Plus Package   1,100    
2.3L I4   1,140 1,140 1,140
AWD   2,410 2,410 2,405
Wood trim   0 0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Bodyside moldings 155      
Universal garage door opener 54      
Cargo cover 108      
Remote start 324      
Satellite radio 340      
Wheel-lip moldings 324      
iPod integration 145      
All-weather floor mats 39 107 107 107
Class II trailer hitch 351 574 494 494
Navigation system 1,650      
Select Plus Package   979    
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) 4,546 7,115 4,225 4,220
Options (change) 3,609 6,464 3,880 3,864
Destination 695 925 925 925
Total Price $33,436 $44,150 $45,135 $51,120
Total Invoice $30,713 $40,703 $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: $5,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,002
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelForesterMKCMKCMKC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4285hp I4285hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$33,436$44,150$45,135$51,120
Adjustments for Features0-5,410-6,135-7,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,436$38,740$39,000$43,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$260$4,945
Total Invoice$30,713$40,703$41,581$46,966
Adjustments for Features0-4,988-5,652-6,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,713$35,715$35,929$40,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$214$4,420

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelForesterMKCMKCMKC
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
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
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   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
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
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$5,620$11,030$11,755$13,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,410$6,135$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,988-5,652-6,831

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKC

Model Year20092018
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 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%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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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