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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: $42,625

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,402

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $34,190
Base Invoice $41,935 $32,521
Technology Package 3,620  
Reserve Package   3,195
AWD   1,890
3.7L V6   1,230
Sunroof   1,200
Cargo net   25
Technology Package 3,245  
Reserve Package   2,908
AWD   1,795
3.7L V6   1,168
Sunroof   1,092
Cargo net   23
Options (change) 3,620 7,540
Options (change) 3,245 6,986
Destination 760 895
Total Price $51,060 $42,625
Total Invoice $45,940 $40,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,306
Model Year20092014
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$51,060$42,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$39,705
Total Invoice$45,940$40,402
Adjustments for Features0-2,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$37,634

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092014
ModelRLMKZ
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 trunk closer $350
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
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
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 
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,325$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,768

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092014
ModelRLMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length195.8 in194.1 in
Width72.7 in73.4 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,083 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested142559%
Total Not Requested97541%

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