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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: $50,520

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $21,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,523

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $19,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelRCMKZMKZ
TrimFReserveBlack Label
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,805 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $58,408 $37,809 $44,960
Premium Package F 3,240    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610    
Adaptive cruise control 500    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 1,100 1,200  
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890
Premium Package F 2,981    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408    
Adaptive cruise control 460    
Leather seating surfaces 736    
Sunroof 1,012 1,092  
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
AWD   1,786 1,777
Options (change) 8,250 9,585 8,385
Options (change) 7,597 8,789 7,688
Destination 950 925 925
Total Price $72,005 $50,520 $57,140
Total Invoice $66,955 $47,523 $53,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,435
Model Year201620182018
ModelRCMKZMKZ
TrimFReserveBlack Label
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$72,005$50,520$57,140
Adjustments for Features0-4,255-6,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,005$46,265$50,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,395
Total Invoice$66,955$47,523$53,573
Adjustments for Features0-4,003-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,955$43,520$47,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,978

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201620182018
ModelRCMKZMKZ
TrimFReserveBlack Label
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000 $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200  
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,465$9,720$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,003-6,075

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162018
ModelRCMKZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in112.2 in
Length184.8 in193.9 in
Width72.4 in73.4 in
Height54.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested56525%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65023%
Total Not Requested220077%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65023%
Total Not Requested220077%

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