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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: $38,970

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $14,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,605

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $32,695
Base Invoice $44,098 $30,021
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation system   1,895
Xenon HID headlights   495
Sunroof   1,200
AWD   1,890
Technology Package 3,756  
Navigation system   1,630
Xenon HID headlights   426
Sunroof   1,032
AWD   1,701
Options (change) 4,150 5,480
Options (change) 3,756 4,789
Destination 895 795
Total Price $53,245 $38,970
Total Invoice $48,749 $35,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,391
Model Year20122009
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$53,245$38,970
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,330$38,970
Total Invoice$48,749$35,605
Adjustments for Features-1,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,996$35,605

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122009
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,190$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7530

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122009
ModelRLMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.4 in
Length195.8 in190.5 in
Width72.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested125077%
Total Not Requested37523%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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