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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: $31,109

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,730

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterMKX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $37,845
Base Invoice $26,116 $34,871
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
All-weather floor mats 55 55
Rear bumper protector 72 160
Class II trailer hitch 299 395
Cargo tray 75  
AWD   1,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,895
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
All-weather floor mats 33 46
Rear bumper protector 47 134
Class II trailer hitch 195 332
Cargo tray 46  
AWD   1,575
Panoramic sunroof   1,592
Options (change) 2,569 4,255
Options (change) 1,969 3,679
Destination 645 850
Total Price $31,109 $42,950
Total Invoice $28,730 $39,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,586
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,684
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterMKX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4265hp V6
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/60-18
Total Price$31,109$42,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,109$39,695
Total Invoice$28,730$39,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,730$36,414

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterMKX
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,720$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,986

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in111.2 in
Length176.6 in186.5 in
Width68.3 in75.8 in
Height65.0 in67.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,419 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft368.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

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
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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