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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: $32,812

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,713

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,471

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $10,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $34,645
Base Invoice $27,992 $32,565
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Universal garage door opener 93  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Remote start 432 345
Package 102A   5,695
AWD   1,890
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Universal garage door opener 61  
All-weather floor mats 39 67
Remote start 324 307
Package 102A   5,069
AWD   1,757
Options (change) 2,142 8,005
Options (change) 1,704 7,200
Destination 775 875
Total Price $32,812 $43,525
Total Invoice $30,471 $40,640

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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: $9,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,932
Model Year20122011
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4263hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,812$43,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,812$42,200
Total Invoice$30,471$40,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,471$39,403

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122011
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$5,860$7,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,237

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122011
ModelForesterMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.4 in
Length179.5 in190.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested245063%
Total Not Requested141537%

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