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Acura TL vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,995

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $10,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,571

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $10,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTLMKS
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,505 $41,500
Base Invoice $35,391 $39,035
Technology Package 3,730  
Ultimate Package   4,000
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Technology Package 3,420  
Ultimate Package   3,560
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 3,730 10,890
Options (change) 3,420 9,968
Destination 760 875
Total Price $42,995 $53,265
Total Invoice $39,571 $49,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,727
Model Year20092012
ModelTLMKS
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$42,995$53,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$50,510
Total Invoice$39,571$49,878
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,571$47,298

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092012
ModelTLMKS
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,500$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,580

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092012
ModelTLMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length195.3 in204.1 in
Width74.0 in75.9 in
Height57.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144066%
Total Not Requested75034%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161541%
Total Not Requested230059%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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