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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: $48,780

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $1,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $41,560 $44,960 $44,960
Technology Package 3,620    
Cargo net   25 25
Technology Package 3,245    
Cargo net   23 23
Options (change) 3,620 25 25
Options (change) 3,245 23 23
Destination 715 925 925
Total Price $50,615 $48,780 $48,780
Total Invoice $45,520 $45,908 $45,908

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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: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,184
Model Year200820172017
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$50,615$48,780$48,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,795-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$44,985$45,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$45,520$45,908$45,908
Adjustments for Features0-3,572-3,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$42,336$42,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$95

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820172017
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$8,720$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,795$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,572-3,477

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082017
ModelRLMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length193.6 in193.9 in
Width72.2 in73.4 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,740 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%

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