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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: $45,225

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,774

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $41,935 $33,431 $42,869
Technology Package 3,620    
Reserve Package   4,420  
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunroof   1,200 1,475
Sunshade, rear, power   275  
Cargo net   25 25
Technology Package 3,245    
Reserve Package   4,022  
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof   1,092 1,343
Sunshade, rear, power   251  
Cargo net   23 23
Options (change) 3,620 9,110 4,690
Options (change) 3,245 8,418 4,396
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $51,060 $45,225 $51,220
Total Invoice $45,940 $42,774 $48,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,613
Model Year200920162016
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$51,060$45,225$51,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,645-5,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$41,580$46,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$45,940$42,774$48,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,447-4,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$39,327$43,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,022

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200920162016
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
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 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,100$8,745$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,645$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,447-4,841

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092016
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
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested212563%
Total Not Requested122537%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

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

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