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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: $34,599

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,925

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201720172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $36,920 $36,920 $39,670 $39,670 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $35,074 $35,074 $37,488 $37,488 $44,960 $44,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199            
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395            
Door sill trim plates 38 38            
Universal garage door opener 76 76            
Remote start 445 445            
Cargo net 90 90 25 25 25 25 25 25
All-weather floor mats 72 72 120 120 120 120 120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224            
AC power outlet 415 415            
Select Plus Package     1,255 1,255        
Technology Package     2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395 2,395
Power trunk closer     440 440        
Sunroof, large     2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129            
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195            
Door sill trim plates 24 24            
Universal garage door opener 49 49            
Remote start 333 333            
Cargo net 58 58 23 23 23 23 23 23
All-weather floor mats 46 46 109 109 109 109 109 109
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145            
AC power outlet 311 311            
Select Plus Package     1,143 1,143        
Technology Package     2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180 2,180
Power trunk closer     400 400        
Sunroof, large     2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634
Options (change) 2,954 2,954 7,230 7,230 5,535 5,535 4,335 4,335
Options (change) 2,290 2,290 6,581 6,581 5,038 5,038 3,946 3,946
Destination 850 850 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $34,599 $37,599 $45,075 $45,075 $46,130 $46,130 $53,090 $53,090
Total Invoice $31,925 $34,709 $42,580 $42,580 $43,451 $43,451 $49,831 $49,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,775
Model Year20162016201720172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$34,599$37,599$45,075$45,075$46,130$46,130$53,090$53,090
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,840-1,990-2,190-2,090-4,490-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,599$37,399$43,235$43,085$43,940$44,040$48,600$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$150$0$855$955$5,515$5,615
Total Invoice$31,925$34,709$42,580$42,580$43,451$43,451$49,831$49,831
Adjustments for Features0-185-1,738-1,880-2,063-1,969-4,214-4,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,925$34,524$40,842$40,700$41,388$41,482$45,617$45,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$142$0$688$782$4,917$5,010

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162016201720172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  $1000 $1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 $1100 
AWD$1700$1700      
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850$850
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25      
PIN Code Access$10$10      
Power liftgate$350$350      
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250      
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane sway warning$25$25      
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Safety key  $5$5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
Terrain selector$200$200      
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175      
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription      $200$200
HD radio$50$50    $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0      
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200      
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
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
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50      
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100      
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
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 release, second row seats$50$50      
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,270$7,470$9,110$9,260$9,460$9,360$11,760$11,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,840$1,990$2,190$2,090$4,490$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-1,738-1,880-2,063-1,969-4,214-4,121

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162017
ModelForesterMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in193.9 in
Width70.7 in73.4 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,740 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85032%
Total Not Requested180068%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85032%
Total Not Requested180068%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85032%
Total Not Requested180068%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85032%
Total Not Requested180068%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85032%
Total Not Requested180068%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85032%
Total Not Requested180068%

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