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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: $51,545

Lincoln MKT Reserve   
Difference: $5,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,919

Lincoln MKT Reserve   
Difference: $3,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRLMKT
TrimBaseReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $49,025
Base Invoice $44,098 $46,574
Advance Package 7,950  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Advance Package 7,194  
Panoramic sunroof   1,420
Options (change) 7,950 1,595
Options (change) 7,194 1,420
Destination 895 925
Total Price $57,045 $51,545
Total Invoice $52,187 $48,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,425
Model Year20122018
ModelRLMKT
TrimBaseReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$57,045$51,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$47,165
Total Invoice$52,187$48,919
Adjustments for Features0-4,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$44,762

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20122018
ModelRLMKT
TrimBaseReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$7,025$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,157

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,099 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
13.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.839.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.875.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

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