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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: $33,166

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,553

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $43,210
Base Invoice $27,992 $41,049
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 432  
Cargo net 48  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Remote start 432  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Class II trailer hitch 468  
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Class III trailer hitch   595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 324  
Cargo net 31  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Remote start 324  
All-weather floor mats 39 67
Class II trailer hitch 351  
3.5L V6   1,895
AWD   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
Class III trailer hitch   530
Options (change) 2,496 4,260
Options (change) 1,786 3,912
Destination 775 895
Total Price $33,166 $48,365
Total Invoice $30,553 $45,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,557
Model Year20122015
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4365hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$33,166$48,365
Adjustments for Features0-6,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,166$42,305
Total Invoice$30,553$45,856
Adjustments for Features0-5,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,553$40,110

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20122015
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
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
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 
Curve control $50
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 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
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 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 release, second row seats$50 
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$5,860$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,746

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20122015
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

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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