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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: $35,332

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,458

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,726

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015
ModelForesterMKZMKZ
Trim2.0XT TouringBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $30,836 $33,431 $42,869
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Door sill trim plates 36    
Remote start 436    
Universal garage door opener 74    
Cargo net 87 25 25
All-weather floor mats 72 75 75
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200    
AC power outlet 409    
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 128    
Door sill trim plates 23    
Remote start 328    
Universal garage door opener 48    
Cargo net 56 23 23
All-weather floor mats 46 69 69
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130    
AC power outlet 306    
Reserve Package   4,022  
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
Options (change) 1,512 10,705 6,285
Options (change) 1,065 9,870 5,848
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $35,332 $46,790 $52,785
Total Invoice $32,726 $44,196 $49,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,621
Model Year201420152015
ModelForesterMKZMKZ
Trim2.0XT TouringBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,332$46,790$52,785
Adjustments for Features0-4,075-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,332$42,715$47,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$32,726$44,196$49,612
Adjustments for Features0-3,849-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,726$40,347$44,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201420152015
ModelForesterMKZMKZ
Trim2.0XT TouringBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
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
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 release, second row seats$50  
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,585$9,660$11,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,849-5,240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20142015
ModelForesterMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in194.1 in
Width70.7 in73.4 in
Height66.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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 decklid300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested225067%
Total Not Requested110033%

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