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Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,115

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $4,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182022
ModelMKZMKZTLX
TrimReserveBlack LabelType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $53,700
Technology Package 2,495 2,495  
Climate Package 595 595  
Sunroof 1,200    
Aluminum trim 0 0  
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Driver's Package   2,395  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Technology Package 2,271 2,271  
Climate Package 542 542  
Sunroof 1,092    
Aluminum trim 0 0  
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777  
Driver's Package   2,180  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 10,180 11,375 500
Options (change) 9,331 10,410 0
Destination 925 925 1,095
Total Price $51,115 $60,130 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,993
Model Year201820182022
ModelMKZMKZTLX
TrimReserveBlack LabelType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/35-20
Total Price$51,115$60,130$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,115$57,130$54,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,015$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182022
ModelMKZMKZTLX
TrimReserveBlack LabelType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Alexa integration  $0
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter  $150
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$7,370$10,370$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,809-23

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182022
ModelMKZTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.0 in
Length193.9 in194.6 in
Width73.4 in75.2 in
Height58.1 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested32552%
Total Not Requested30048%

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