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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: $30,655

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,437

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $43,210
Base Invoice $26,116 $41,049
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46  
All-weather floor mats 55 75
Class II trailer hitch 299  
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Class III trailer hitch   595
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30  
All-weather floor mats 33 67
Class II trailer hitch 195  
3.5L V6   1,895
AWD   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
Class III trailer hitch   530
Options (change) 2,115 4,260
Options (change) 1,676 3,912
Destination 645 895
Total Price $30,655 $48,365
Total Invoice $28,437 $45,856

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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: $9,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,407
Model Year20082015
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$30,655$48,365
Adjustments for Features0-8,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,655$39,915
Total Invoice$28,437$45,856
Adjustments for Features0-8,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,437$37,844

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20082015
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $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 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Stowable third row seats $600
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$5,995$14,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,012

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20082015
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

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

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