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Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $45,605
Base Invoice $41,560 $42,869
Technology Package 3,620  
Sunroof   1,475
Cargo net   25
3.7L V6   1,300
AWD   1,890
Technology Package 3,245  
Sunroof   1,343
Cargo net   23
3.7L V6   1,235
AWD   1,795
Options (change) 3,620 4,690
Options (change) 3,245 4,396
Destination 715 925
Total Price $50,615 $51,220
Total Invoice $45,520 $48,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,382
Model Year20082016
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$50,615$51,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$45,850
Total Invoice$45,520$48,190
Adjustments for Features0-5,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$43,138

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082016
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200
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
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,725$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,052

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082016
ModelRLMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length193.6 in194.1 in
Width72.2 in73.4 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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