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Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelRLMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $40,690
Base Invoice $41,935 $38,656
Technology Package 3,620  
Elite Package   3,250
3.5L V6   4,995
AWD   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Technology Package 3,245  
Elite Package   2,958
3.5L V6   4,745
AWD   1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 3,620 11,935
Options (change) 3,245 11,141
Destination 760 895
Total Price $51,060 $53,520
Total Invoice $45,940 $50,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,527
Model Year20092014
ModelRLMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$51,060$53,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$50,115
Total Invoice$45,940$50,692
Adjustments for Features0-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$47,467

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092014
ModelRLMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,600$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,225

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092014
ModelRLMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.9 in
Length195.8 in205.6 in
Width72.7 in75.9 in
Height57.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested132554%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Active noise reduction0Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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