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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: $33,462

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,960

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $30,980
Base Invoice $28,084 $28,562
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Universal garage door opener 93  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Remote start 432 295
Navigation system 1,600 1,895
Xenon HID headlights   495
Sunroof   1,200
AWD   1,870
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Universal garage door opener 61  
All-weather floor mats 39 65
Remote start 324 257
Navigation system 1,335 1,630
Xenon HID headlights   426
Sunroof   1,032
AWD   1,683
Options (change) 2,742 5,830
Options (change) 2,151 5,093
Destination 725 740
Total Price $33,462 $37,550
Total Invoice $30,960 $34,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,731
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4263hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,462$37,550
Adjustments for Features-3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,142$37,550
Total Invoice$30,960$34,395
Adjustments for Features-2960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,664$34,395

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,660$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2960

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.4 in
Length179.5 in190.5 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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