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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: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $3,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $2,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTLXTLXMKZMKZ
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $33,431 $42,869
Advance Package 7,550      
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,890 1,890
Summer Tire Handling Package     1,565  
Reserve Package     4,420  
Technology Package     2,495 2,495
3.7L V6     1,300 1,300
Sunroof     1,200 1,475
Upgraded floor mats     175  
Advance Package 7,152      
AWD 1,895 1,895 1,795 1,795
Summer Tire Handling Package     1,425  
Reserve Package     4,022  
Technology Package     2,271 2,271
3.7L V6     1,235 1,235
Sunroof     1,092 1,343
Upgraded floor mats     160  
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 13,045 7,160
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 12,000 6,644
Destination 950 950 925 925
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $49,160 $53,690
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $46,356 $50,438

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,846
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTLXTLXMKZMKZ
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$46,700$45,750$49,160$53,690
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-1,155-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,700$45,750$48,005$50,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$2,805
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$46,356$50,438
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,089-2,706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,421$43,471$45,267$47,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$2,465

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelTLXTLXMKZMKZ
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$8,615$7,615$8,770$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$1,155$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-1,089-2,706

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182016
ModelTLXMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length191.7 in194.1 in
Width73.0 in73.4 in
Height57.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested347565%
Total Not Requested184035%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Summer Tire Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
245/40YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested280084%
Total Not Requested55016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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