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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: $38,974

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,756

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,973

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForesterMKX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $39,545
Base Invoice $33,675 $37,202
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo net 68  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Remote start 455  
All-weather floor mats 81 75
Rear bumper protector 98 160
Class II trailer hitch 619 395
Premium Package   2,850
Navigation system   1,790
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
AWD   1,850
Panoramic sunroof   1,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo net 44  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Remote start 341  
All-weather floor mats 52 66
Rear bumper protector 63 139
Class II trailer hitch 464 344
Premium Package   2,480
Navigation system   1,558
Adaptive cruise control   1,127
AWD   1,720
Panoramic sunroof   1,649
Options (change) 1,969 10,310
Options (change) 1,383 9,083
Destination 915 875
Total Price $38,974 $50,730
Total Invoice $35,973 $47,160

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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: $12,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,815
Model Year20182012
ModelForesterMKX
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4305hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18
Total Price$38,974$50,730
Adjustments for Features-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,294$50,730
Total Invoice$35,973$47,160
Adjustments for Features-6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,345$47,160

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterMKX
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 
PIN Code Access$10 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,435$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6280

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterMKX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in111.2 in
Length180.9 in186.7 in
Width70.7 in76.0 in
Height66.4 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,548 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft368.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKX specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested142578%
Total Not Requested40022%

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