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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: $32,416

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,404

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,960

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelForesterMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $26,409 $33,431 $42,869
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Satellite radio 453    
Remote start 432    
iPod integration 223    
Cargo net 46 25 25
All-weather floor mats 69 75 75
Navigation system 1,800    
Reserve Package   4,420  
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Satellite radio 340    
Remote start 324    
iPod integration 145    
Cargo net 30 23 23
All-weather floor mats 39 69 69
Navigation system 1,650    
Reserve Package   4,022  
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
Options (change) 3,526 10,705 6,285
Options (change) 2,856 9,870 5,848
Destination 695 925 925
Total Price $32,416 $46,820 $52,815
Total Invoice $29,960 $44,226 $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: $8,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,537
Model Year200920162016
ModelForesterMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,416$46,820$52,815
Adjustments for Features0-6,065-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,416$40,755$45,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$29,960$44,226$49,642
Adjustments for Features0-5,729-7,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,960$38,497$42,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,034

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200920162016
ModelForesterMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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
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$4,770$10,835$12,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,065$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,729-7,111

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in194.1 in
Width70.1 in73.4 in
Height65.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested165049%
Total Not Requested170051%

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