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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: $37,698

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,367

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,724

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $44,300
Base Invoice $30,927 $41,664
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90  
AC power outlet 415  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo cover 182  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Elite Package   4,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
3.5L V6   3,005
AWD   1,995
Class III trailer hitch   595
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58  
AC power outlet 311  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo cover 118  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Elite Package   3,480
Adaptive cruise control   1,127
3.5L V6   2,795
AWD   1,855
Class III trailer hitch   518
Options (change) 3,753 10,890
Options (change) 2,947 9,775
Destination 850 875
Total Price $37,698 $56,065
Total Invoice $34,724 $52,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,965
Model Year20152011
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$37,698$56,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,698$52,180
Total Invoice$34,724$52,314
Adjustments for Features0-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,724$48,689

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20152011
ModelForesterMKT
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,035$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,625

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20152011
ModelForesterMKT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in117.9 in
Length180.9 in207.6 in
Width70.7 in76.0 in
Height66.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.439.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft375.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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