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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: $38,257

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,028

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,446

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelForesterMKZMKZ
Trim2.0XT TouringBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $33,675 $33,431 $42,869
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Remote start 455    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Cargo net 68 25 25
All-weather floor mats 81 75 75
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Reserve Package   4,420  
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Remote start 341    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Cargo net 44 23 23
All-weather floor mats 52 69 69
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Reserve Package   4,022  
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
Options (change) 1,252 13,200 8,780
Options (change) 856 12,141 8,119
Destination 915 895 895
Total Price $38,257 $49,285 $55,280
Total Invoice $35,446 $46,467 $51,883

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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: $9,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,409
Model Year201820152015
ModelForesterMKZMKZ
Trim2.0XT TouringBaseBlack Label
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 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$38,257$49,285$55,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,710-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,257$47,575$52,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$35,446$46,467$51,883
Adjustments for Features0-1,612-3,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,446$44,855$48,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,015

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820152015
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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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 map updates, three years$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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  
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$6,575$8,285$9,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,710$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,612-3,013

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,653 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
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested255076%
Total Not Requested80024%
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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

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