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Acura RDX vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,560

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelRDXMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,800 $34,755
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500 1,890
Package 102A   5,695
Remote start   345
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421 1,757
Package 102A   5,069
Remote start   307
Options (change) 8,200 7,930
Options (change) 7,768 7,133
Destination 1,025 875
Total Price $47,025 $43,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,737
Model Year20202012
ModelRDXMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT10T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$47,025$43,560
Adjustments for Features-4,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,505$43,560

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20202012
ModelRDXMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,400$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8450

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20202012
ModelRDXMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.4 in
Length186.8 in190.6 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested344056%
Total Not Requested272544%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested311581%
Total Not Requested75019%

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