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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: $45,195

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,744

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $44,098 $33,431 $42,869
Advance Package 7,950    
Reserve Package   4,420  
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Sunroof   1,200 1,475
Sunshade, rear, power   275  
Cargo net   25 25
Advance Package 7,194    
Reserve Package   4,022  
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Sunroof   1,092 1,343
Sunshade, rear, power   251  
Cargo net   23 23
Options (change) 7,950 9,110 4,690
Options (change) 7,194 8,418 4,396
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $57,045 $45,195 $51,190
Total Invoice $52,187 $42,744 $48,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,566
Model Year201220152015
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$57,045$45,195$51,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,245-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$42,950$47,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$52,187$42,744$48,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,123-3,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$40,621$44,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,016

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201220152015
ModelRLMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel $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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,500$8,745$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,245$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,123-3,523

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122015
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 mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested217565%
Total Not Requested117535%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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