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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: $33,353

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,866

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $44,300
Base Invoice $28,084 $41,674
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Elite Package   4,000
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Class III trailer hitch   595
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Elite Package   3,480
3.5L V6   1,851
AWD   0
Class III trailer hitch   518
Options (change) 2,563 6,590
Options (change) 1,987 5,849
Destination 795 875
Total Price $33,353 $51,765
Total Invoice $30,866 $48,398

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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: $12,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,796
Model Year20132012
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4355hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$33,353$51,765
Adjustments for Features0-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,353$45,630
Total Invoice$30,866$48,398
Adjustments for Features0-5,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,866$42,662

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20132012
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
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
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $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
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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,835$11,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,736

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterMKT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in117.9 in
Length169.5 in207.6 in
Width70.1 in76.0 in
Height65.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,924 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 in39.2 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72522%
Total Not Requested255078%

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