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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: $46,770

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,203

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $35,925
Base Invoice $44,098 $34,129
Advance Package 7,950  
AWD   1,890
3.7L V6   1,230
Sunroof   1,200
Sunshade, rear, power   275
Preferred Package   5,330
Cargo net   25
Advance Package 7,194  
AWD   1,795
3.7L V6   1,168
Sunroof   1,092
Sunshade, rear, power   251
Preferred Package   4,850
Cargo net   23
Options (change) 7,950 9,950
Options (change) 7,194 9,179
Destination 895 895
Total Price $57,045 $46,770
Total Invoice $52,187 $44,203

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,248
Model Year20122013
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$57,045$46,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$44,375
Total Invoice$52,187$44,203
Adjustments for Features0-2,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$41,939

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122013
ModelRLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,350$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,264

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,099 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 Volume13.8 ft315.4 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested192551%
Total Not Requested187549%

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