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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: $37,909

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,836

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,053

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $34,190
Base Invoice $32,028 $32,521
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Remote start 445  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo net 90 25
All-weather floor mats 72 75
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Reserve Package   3,195
Technology Package   2,250
AWD   1,890
3.7L V6   1,230
Sunroof, large   2,995
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Remote start 333  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo net 58 23
All-weather floor mats 46 69
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Reserve Package   2,908
Technology Package   2,048
AWD   1,795
3.7L V6   1,168
Sunroof, large   2,726
Options (change) 2,739 11,660
Options (change) 2,150 10,737
Destination 875 895
Total Price $37,909 $46,745
Total Invoice $35,053 $44,153

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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: $7,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,886
Model Year20172014
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,909$46,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,909$45,460
Total Invoice$35,053$44,153
Adjustments for Features0-1,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,053$42,939

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20172014
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,600$7,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,214

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20172014
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested212577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested200083%
Total Not Requested40017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

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