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Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,545

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $8,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelMKSTLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,490 $37,500 $52,300
Adaptive cruise control 995    
Remote start 395    
Ultimate Package 5,995    
A-Spec Package   0 0
Adaptive cruise control 856    
Remote start 340    
Ultimate Package 5,156    
A-Spec Package   0 0
Options (change) 7,385 0 0
Options (change) 6,352 0 0
Destination 825 1,045 1,045
Total Price $46,700 $38,545 $53,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,688
Model Year200920212021
ModelMKSTLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$46,700$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,960-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,700$35,585$48,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,900

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200920212021
ModelMKSTLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,815$9,775$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-80-95

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092021
ModelMKSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.0 in
Length204.1 in194.6 in
Width75.9 in75.2 in
Height61.6 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,128 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.5 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
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested234050%
Total Not Requested232550%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested296557%
Total Not Requested227543%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested296557%
Total Not Requested227543%

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