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Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,885

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,442

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $498

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelRLMKT
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $43,370
Base Invoice $41,935 $41,202
Technology Package 3,620  
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 3,245  
3.5L V6   1,895
AWD   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
Options (change) 3,620 3,590
Options (change) 3,245 3,315
Destination 760 925
Total Price $51,060 $47,885
Total Invoice $45,940 $45,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,251
Model Year20092016
ModelRLMKT
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$51,060$47,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$43,930
Total Invoice$45,940$45,442
Adjustments for Features0-3,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$41,689

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20092016
ModelRLMKT
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$6,825$10,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,753

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20092016
ModelRLMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in117.9 in
Length195.8 in207.6 in
Width72.7 in76.0 in
Height57.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.4,942 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.139.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.175.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested82554%
Total Not Requested70046%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

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
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

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