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Acura TLX vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,560

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,685

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelTLXMKZ
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $34,755
Base Invoice $33,171 $32,677
Advance Package 7,280  
AWD 2,200 1,890
Package 102A   5,695
Remote start   345
Advance Package 6,738  
AWD 2,036 1,757
Package 102A   5,069
Remote start   307
Options (change) 9,480 7,930
Options (change) 8,774 7,133
Destination 920 875
Total Price $45,720 $43,560
Total Invoice $42,865 $40,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,284
Model Year20152012
ModelTLXMKZ
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$45,720$43,560
Adjustments for Features-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,025$43,560
Total Invoice$42,865$40,685
Adjustments for Features-3,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,401$40,685

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152012
ModelTLXMKZ
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,700$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152012
ModelTLXMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length190.3 in190.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested324054%
Total Not Requested275046%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested311581%
Total Not Requested75019%

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