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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: $42,455

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $8,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,118

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $5,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelRLMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimBaseReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $41,935 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Technology Package 3,620        
Cargo net   25 25 25 25
Sunshade, rear, power   295 295    
Sunroof   1,200 1,200    
Technology Package 3,245        
Cargo net   23 23 23 23
Sunshade, rear, power   269 269    
Sunroof   1,092 1,092    
Options (change) 3,620 1,520 1,520 25 25
Options (change) 3,245 1,384 1,384 23 23
Destination 760 925 925 925 925
Total Price $51,060 $42,455 $42,455 $48,780 $48,780
Total Invoice $45,940 $40,118 $40,118 $45,908 $45,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,306
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelRLMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimBaseReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$51,060$42,455$42,455$48,780$48,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-1,470-3,570-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$40,885$40,985$45,210$45,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$4,325$4,425
Total Invoice$45,940$40,118$40,118$45,908$45,908
Adjustments for Features0-1,484-1,389-3,360-3,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$38,634$38,729$42,548$42,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$95$3,914$4,008

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelRLMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimBaseReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Sunshades, second row$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Wood trim $300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,300$6,870$6,770$8,870$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570$1,470$3,570$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,484-1,389-3,360-3,266

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092018
ModelRLMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length195.8 in193.9 in
Width72.7 in73.4 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,084 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
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%

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