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Acura TL vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelTLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,905 $34,755
Base Invoice $33,712 $32,677
Advance Package 5,930  
Package 102A   5,695
Advance Package 5,488  
Package 102A   5,069
Options (change) 5,930 5,695
Options (change) 5,488 5,069
Destination 895 875
Total Price $42,730 $41,325
Total Invoice $40,095 $38,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,002
Model Year20132012
ModelTLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$42,730$41,325
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,730$40,760
Total Invoice$40,095$38,621
Adjustments for Features0-528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,095$38,093

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132012
ModelTLMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
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
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-528

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132012
ModelTLMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length194.0 in190.6 in
Width74.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,726 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested144051%
Total Not Requested140049%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested286574%
Total Not Requested100026%

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