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Acura RL vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,470

Lincoln Continental Select   
Difference: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRLContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimBaseSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $47,955 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $44,098 $44,398 $50,460 $60,180
Advance Package 7,950      
Select Plus Package   1,255    
CD player, remote   335 335  
2.7L V6   2,250    
AWD   2,000 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,750 1,750  
Advance Package 7,194      
Select Plus Package   1,143    
CD player, remote   305 305  
2.7L V6   2,048    
AWD   1,900 1,890 1,880
Panoramic sunroof   1,593 1,593  
Options (change) 7,950 7,590 4,085 2,000
Options (change) 7,194 6,989 3,788 1,880
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $57,045 $56,470 $59,635 $68,180
Total Invoice $52,187 $52,312 $55,173 $62,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln Continental Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,964
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRLContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimBaseSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6335hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$57,045$56,470$59,635$68,180
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-4,530-6,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$54,215$55,105$61,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890$7,410
Total Invoice$52,187$52,312$55,173$62,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,089-4,191-6,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$50,223$50,982$56,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$759$6,706

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRLContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimBaseSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active glove box $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200   
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,125$11,380$13,655$15,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$4,530$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,089-4,191-6,056

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20122018
ModelRLContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in117.9 in
Length195.8 in201.4 in
Width72.7 in75.3 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
turbocharged
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5700
380 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5700
380 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Boost gauge75No
Total Requested100093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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