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Lincoln Continental vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Continental vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,470

Lincoln Continental Select   
Difference: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalRL
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,955 $54,625 $65,255 $48,200
Base Invoice $44,398 $50,460 $60,180 $44,098
Select Plus Package 1,255      
CD player, remote 335 335    
2.7L V6 2,250      
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750    
Advance Package       7,950
Select Plus Package 1,143      
CD player, remote 305 305    
2.7L V6 2,048      
AWD 1,900 1,890 1,880  
Panoramic sunroof 1,593 1,593    
Advance Package       7,194
Options (change) 7,590 4,085 2,000 7,950
Options (change) 6,989 3,788 1,880 7,194
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $56,470 $59,635 $68,180 $57,045
Total Invoice $52,312 $55,173 $62,985 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln Continental Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,964
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalRL
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6335hp V6335hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20245/45-18
Total Price$56,470$59,635$68,180$57,045
Adjustments for Features-2,255-4,530-6,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,215$55,105$61,625$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$7,410$0
Total Invoice$52,312$55,173$62,985$52,187
Adjustments for Features-2,089-4,191-6,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,223$50,982$56,929$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$759$6,706$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Acura RL

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalRL
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$11,380$13,655$15,680$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$4,530$6,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,089-4,191-6,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelContinentalRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.2 in
Length201.4 in195.8 in
Width75.3 in72.7 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,496 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

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