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Acura MDX vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,800

Acura MDX   
Difference: $760

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,796

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMDXMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,280 $41,500
Base Invoice $40,092 $39,035
Advance Package 9,625  
Ultimate Package   4,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Advance Package 8,809  
Ultimate Package   3,560
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 9,625 12,185
Options (change) 8,809 11,121
Destination 895 875
Total Price $53,800 $54,560
Total Invoice $49,796 $51,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,864
Model Year20132012
ModelMDXMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-19
Total Price$53,800$54,560
Adjustments for Features-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,120$54,560
Total Invoice$49,796$51,031
Adjustments for Features-6290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,167$51,031

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20132012
ModelMDXMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,575$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6290

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20132012
ModelMDXMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.9 in
Length191.6 in204.1 in
Width78.5 in75.9 in
Height68.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested229057%
Total Not Requested170043%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested181546%
Total Not Requested210054%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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