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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,986

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,788

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,728

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Model Year20062018
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT LimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $49,025
Base Invoice $26,005 $46,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Class III trailer hitch   595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30  
All-weather floor mats 33 67
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 728  
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
Class III trailer hitch   530
Options (change) 1,466 2,265
Options (change) 1,158 2,017
Destination 625 925
Total Price $29,986 $52,215
Total Invoice $27,788 $49,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,178
Model Year20062018
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT LimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/55-19
Total Price$29,986$52,215
Adjustments for Features0-11,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,986$41,090
Total Invoice$27,788$49,516
Adjustments for Features0-10,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,788$38,966

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT LimitedReserve
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,670$16,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterMKT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in117.9 in
Length176.6 in207.6 in
Width68.3 in76.0 in
Height65.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,942 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.039.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft375.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT Reserve

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

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