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Lincoln MKS vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,560

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMKSRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $47,200
Base Invoice $39,035 $42,801
Ultimate Package 4,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
3.5L V6 5,000  
AWD 1,890  
Advance Package   7,950
Ultimate Package 3,560  
Adaptive cruise control 1,153  
3.5L V6 4,650  
AWD 1,758  
Advance Package   7,128
Options (change) 12,185 7,950
Options (change) 11,121 7,128
Destination 875 885
Total Price $54,560 $56,035
Total Invoice $51,031 $50,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $971
Model Year20122011
ModelMKSRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$54,560$56,035
Adjustments for Features-1,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,290$56,035
Total Invoice$51,031$50,814
Adjustments for Features-1,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,843$50,814

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122011
ModelMKSRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Total Value of Features$6,870$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122011
ModelMKSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.2 in
Length204.1 in195.8 in
Width75.9 in72.7 in
Height61.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160041%
Total Not Requested231559%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested257591%
Total Not Requested2509%

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