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Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,080

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,904

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRCRCRCMKZ
Trim200t300350Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $32,695
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $30,021
Navigation Package 1,530 1,530 1,530  
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,200
235/40VR19 795   795  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Premium Package   800    
Navigation system       1,895
Xenon HID headlights       495
Navigation Package 1,416 1,416 1,416  
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,032
235/40VR19 732   732  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Premium Package   736    
Navigation system       1,630
Xenon HID headlights       426
Options (change) 7,325 4,340 7,035 3,590
Options (change) 6,748 4,000 6,480 3,088
Destination 950 950 950 795
Total Price $48,270 $47,900 $50,765 $37,080
Total Invoice $44,894 $44,577 $47,217 $33,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,230
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRCRCRCMKZ
Trim200t300350Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$48,270$47,900$50,765$37,080
Adjustments for Features-2,600-2,625-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,670$45,275$48,065$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$2,790$0
Total Invoice$44,894$44,577$47,217$33,904
Adjustments for Features-2,418-2,443-2,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,476$42,134$44,706$33,904
Cost Above Minimum$342$0$2,572$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRCRCRCMKZ
Trim200t300350Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,825$6,850$6,925$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$2,625$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,418-2,443-2,5110

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162009
ModelRCMKZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.4 in
Length184.8 in190.5 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height54.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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