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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: $27,750

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,773

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $36,920 $36,920 $39,670 $39,670 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $35,074 $35,074 $37,488 $37,488 $44,960 $44,960
Universal garage door opener 87 87            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42              
Cargo net 46 46 25 25 25 25 25 25
All-weather floor mats 55 55 120 120 120 120 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183            
Sunroof, large     2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0 0
Universal garage door opener 56 56            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28              
Cargo net 30 30 23 23 23 23 23 23
All-weather floor mats 33 33 109 109 109 109 109 109
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119            
Sunroof, large     2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0 0
Options (change) 230 371 3,140 3,140 3,140 3,140 1,940 1,940
Options (change) 147 238 2,858 2,858 2,858 2,858 1,766 1,766
Destination 625 625 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $27,750 $28,891 $40,985 $40,985 $43,735 $43,735 $50,695 $50,695
Total Invoice $25,773 $26,868 $38,857 $38,857 $41,271 $41,271 $47,651 $47,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,478
Model Year20062006201720172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$27,750$28,891$40,985$40,985$43,735$43,735$50,695$50,695
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,590-5,740-7,190-7,240-8,590-8,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$28,891$35,395$35,245$36,545$36,495$42,105$42,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$150$0$1,300$1,250$6,860$6,810
Total Invoice$25,773$26,868$38,857$38,857$41,271$41,271$47,651$47,651
Adjustments for Features-8360-5,300-5,442-6,785-6,832-8,074-8,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,937$26,868$33,557$33,415$34,486$34,439$39,577$39,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$142$0$1,071$1,024$6,162$6,115

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062006201720172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800       
5-speed manual $0      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000 $1000
AWD$1700$1700      
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75      
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300      
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175      
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100      
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription      $200$200
HD radio      $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100 $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     $0$0
Upgraded floor mats      $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather      $200$200
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type      $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200       
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,445$3,545$9,135$9,285$10,735$10,785$12,135$12,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,590$5,740$7,190$7,240$8,590$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-5,300-5,442-6,785-6,832-8,074-8,121

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062017
ModelForesterMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.2 in
Length176.6 in193.9 in
Width68.3 in73.4 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,740 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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