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Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMKSTLTL
TrimBaseBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,490 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $35,461 $30,991 $35,117
Navigation Package 2,995    
Aluminum trim 195    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Navigation system   2,500  
Navigation Package 2,576    
Aluminum trim 168    
Panoramic sunroof 1,458    
Navigation system   2,292  
Options (change) 4,885 2,500 0
Options (change) 4,202 2,292 0
Destination 825 715 715
Total Price $44,200 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $40,488 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,438
Model Year200920082008
ModelMKSTLTL
TrimBaseBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$44,200$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-2,2400-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,960$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$40,488$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-2,0520-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,436$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TL

Model Year200920082008
ModelMKSTLTL
TrimBaseBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Metal pedals  $75
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,565$3,325$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0520-161

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TL features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092008
ModelMKSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in107.9 in
Length204.1 in189.3 in
Width75.9 in72.2 in
Height61.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,128 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TL specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested39024%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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