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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMKSRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,870 $46,280
Base Invoice $40,727 $41,560
3.5L V6 4,995  
Premium Package 2,800  
AWD 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Technology Package   3,620
3.5L V6 4,745  
Premium Package 2,548  
AWD 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,543  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 11,485 3,620
Options (change) 10,731 3,245
Destination 895 715
Total Price $55,250 $50,615
Total Invoice $52,353 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,474
Model Year20132008
ModelMKSRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/50-17
Total Price$55,250$50,615
Adjustments for Features-3,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,705$50,615
Total Invoice$52,353$45,520
Adjustments for Features-3,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,994$45,520

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132008
ModelMKSRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,620$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3590

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132008
ModelMKSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.2 in
Length205.6 in193.6 in
Width75.9 in72.2 in
Height61.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.4,012 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 Headroom38.5 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 Volume19.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested94041%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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