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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: $43,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,378

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $34,755
Base Invoice $44,098 $32,677
Advance Package 7,950  
Package 102A   5,695
AWD   1,890
Advance Package 7,194  
Package 102A   5,069
AWD   1,757
Options (change) 7,950 7,585
Options (change) 7,194 6,826
Destination 895 875
Total Price $57,045 $43,215
Total Invoice $52,187 $40,378

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,396
Model Year20122012
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$57,045$43,215
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,500$43,215
Total Invoice$52,187$40,378
Adjustments for Features-1,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,774$40,378

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,865$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012
ModelRLMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.4 in
Length195.8 in190.6 in
Width72.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested280072%
Total Not Requested106528%

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