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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,906

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,929

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterMKXMKX
Trim2.0XT TouringReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $46,560 $54,230
Base Invoice $33,675 $42,767 $49,705
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Remote start 455    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Door sill trim plates 53    
All-weather floor mats 81 120 120
Rear bumper protector 98 175 175
Universal garage door opener 120    
Class II trailer hitch 619 645 645
Climate Package   790  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Roof rails   195 195
AWD   2,495 2,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Remote start 341    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Door sill trim plates 34    
All-weather floor mats 52 107 107
Rear bumper protector 63 156 156
Universal garage door opener 78    
Class II trailer hitch 464 574 574
Climate Package   703  
Driver Assistance Package   2,003 2,003
Roof rails   174 174
AWD   2,345 2,333
Options (change) 1,901 6,670 5,880
Options (change) 1,339 6,062 5,347
Destination 915 925 925
Total Price $38,906 $54,155 $61,035
Total Invoice $35,929 $49,754 $55,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,243
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterMKXMKX
Trim2.0XT TouringReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4303hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$38,906$54,155$61,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,810-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,906$51,345$55,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,780
Total Invoice$35,929$49,754$55,977
Adjustments for Features0-2,582-5,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,929$47,172$50,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,385

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterMKXMKX
Trim2.0XT TouringReserveBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane sway warning$25  
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000 $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,060$9,870$12,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,810$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,582-5,420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in190.0 in
Width70.7 in76.1 in
Height66.4 in66.2 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft368.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Reserve

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested115047%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested115047%

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