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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: $45,015

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $6,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $42,500 $42,500
Technology Package 3,620    
Cargo net   25 25
Sunshade, rear, power   295 295
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Technology Package 3,245    
Cargo net   23 23
Sunshade, rear, power   269 269
Sunroof   1,092 1,092
Options (change) 3,620 1,520 1,520
Options (change) 3,245 1,384 1,384
Destination 760 995 995
Total Price $51,060 $45,015 $45,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,644
Model Year200920202020
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$51,060$45,015$45,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$43,445$43,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200920202020
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseReserveHybrid Reserve
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$4,800$6,370$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-83-78

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092020
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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