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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: $33,350

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT LimitedElite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $49,025
Base Invoice $26,707 $46,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 1,800  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Remote start 432  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46  
iPod integration 223  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Class III trailer hitch   595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,501  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Remote start 324  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30  
iPod integration 145  
All-weather floor mats 39 67
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
Class III trailer hitch   530
Options (change) 4,160 2,265
Options (change) 3,166 2,017
Destination 695 925
Total Price $33,350 $52,215
Total Invoice $30,568 $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: $10,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,101
Model Year20102017
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT LimitedElite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$33,350$52,215
Adjustments for Features0-8,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$43,940
Total Invoice$30,568$49,516
Adjustments for Features0-7,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$41,669

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20102017
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT LimitedElite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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 window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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 rails$250 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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 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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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$5,770$14,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,847

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20102017
ModelForesterMKT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in117.9 in
Length179.5 in207.6 in
Width70.1 in76.0 in
Height65.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,942 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.539.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft375.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT Elite

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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