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Subaru Outback vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,784

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5i3.6RSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Limited Package 4,400 3,400            
Navigation system 1,550 1,550            
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319            
Limited Package 4,056 3,207            
Navigation system 1,294 1,294            
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239            
Options (change) 7,714 6,714 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 0 0
Options (change) 6,792 5,943 1,092 1,092 1,092 1,092 0 0
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $31,784 $35,784 $40,465 $40,465 $42,135 $42,135 $48,755 $48,755
Total Invoice $29,506 $33,178 $38,394 $38,394 $39,826 $39,826 $45,885 $45,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,667
Model Year20122012201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5i3.6RSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T5T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$31,784$35,784$40,465$40,465$42,135$42,135$48,755$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,245-3,395-3,845-3,745-6,070-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,784$34,834$37,220$37,070$38,290$38,390$42,685$42,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,615$5,715
Total Invoice$29,506$33,178$38,394$38,394$39,826$39,826$45,885$45,885
Adjustments for Features0-881-3,079-3,221-3,634-3,540-5,713-5,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,506$32,297$35,315$35,173$36,192$36,286$40,172$40,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$142$0$1,019$1,113$4,999$5,093

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012201820182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
Trim2.5i3.6RSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000 $1000
AWD$1700$1700      
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power      $225$225
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
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 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75      
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 rack$300$300      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175      
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      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
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
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription      $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0      
HD radio$50$50  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
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 driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100 $100
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
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
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
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,140$5,090$7,385$7,535$7,985$7,885$10,210$10,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,245$3,395$3,845$3,745$6,070$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-881-3,079-3,221-3,634-3,540-5,713-5,619

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackMKZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.2 in
Length188.2 in193.9 in
Width71.7 in73.4 in
Height65.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested116527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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