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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: $30,216

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $12,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,757

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $12,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183            
Navigation system 1,800 1,800            
Bodyside moldings 238 238            
Satellite radio 453 453            
Universal garage door opener 82 82            
Remote start 432 432            
iPod integration 223 223            
Cargo net 46 46 25 25 25 25 25 25
All-weather floor mats 69 69 120 120 120 120 120 120
Sunroof, large     2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119            
Navigation system 1,501 1,501            
Bodyside moldings 155 155            
Satellite radio 340 340            
Universal garage door opener 54 54            
Remote start 324 324            
iPod integration 145 145            
Cargo net 30 30 23 23 23 23 23 23
All-weather floor mats 39 39 109 109 109 109 109 109
Sunroof, large     2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634
Options (change) 3,526 3,526 3,140 3,140 3,140 3,140 1,940 1,940
Options (change) 2,707 2,707 2,858 2,858 2,858 2,858 1,766 1,766
Destination 695 695 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $30,216 $32,716 $42,405 $42,405 $44,075 $44,075 $50,695 $50,695
Total Invoice $27,757 $30,109 $40,160 $40,160 $41,592 $41,592 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,733
Model Year20102010201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$30,216$32,716$42,405$42,405$44,075$44,075$50,695$50,695
Adjustments for Features0-435-3,725-3,875-4,325-4,225-6,325-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,216$32,281$38,680$38,530$39,750$39,850$44,370$44,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,840$5,940
Total Invoice$27,757$30,109$40,160$40,160$41,592$41,592$47,651$47,651
Adjustments for Features0-400-3,528-3,670-4,081-3,987-5,945-5,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,757$29,709$36,632$36,490$37,511$37,605$41,706$41,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,952$142$0$1,021$1,115$5,216$5,310

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102010201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900      
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 closer  $350$350$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 window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250      
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$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$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
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Safety key  $5$5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo tray$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 rails$250$250      
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      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Hood scoop $100      
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler $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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription      $200$200
HD radio    $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100      
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75      
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75      
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 headliner      $650$650
Upgraded floor mats      $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather      $200$200
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type      $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,585$5,020$8,310$8,460$8,910$8,810$10,910$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$3,725$3,875$4,325$4,225$6,325$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-400-3,528-3,670-4,081-3,987-5,945-5,851

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.2 in
Length179.5 in193.9 in
Width70.1 in73.4 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,740 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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