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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,691

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,596

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelForesterMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $26,005 $33,431 $42,869
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Cargo net 46 25 25
All-weather floor mats 55 75 75
4-speed automatic 800    
Select Package   1,935  
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
AWD   1,890 1,890
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Cargo net 30 23 23
All-weather floor mats 33 69 69
4-speed automatic 728    
Select Package   1,761  
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
AWD   1,795 1,795
Options (change) 1,171 8,220 6,285
Options (change) 966 7,609 5,848
Destination 625 925 925
Total Price $29,691 $44,335 $52,815
Total Invoice $27,596 $41,965 $49,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,966
Model Year200620162016
ModelForesterMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,691$44,335$52,815
Adjustments for Features0-6,765-9,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,691$37,570$43,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,905
Total Invoice$27,596$41,965$49,642
Adjustments for Features0-6,403-8,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,596$35,562$40,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,301

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200620162016
ModelForesterMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,195$10,960$13,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,765$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,403-8,779

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.2 in
Length176.6 in194.1 in
Width68.3 in73.4 in
Height65.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

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