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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: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $9,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $7,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMKSTLXTLX
TrimBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $39,035 $34,374 $40,626
Ultimate Package 4,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295    
Remote start 425    
3.5L V6 5,000    
AWD 1,890 2,000 2,000
Advance Package   7,550  
Ultimate Package 3,560    
Adaptive cruise control 1,153    
Remote start 394    
3.5L V6 4,650    
AWD 1,758 1,895 1,895
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 12,610 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 11,515 9,047 1,895
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $54,985 $46,700 $45,750
Total Invoice $51,425 $44,371 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,482
Model Year201220182018
ModelMKSTLXTLX
TrimBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$54,985$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,985$44,145$44,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$51,425$44,371$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-2,428-1,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,425$41,943$41,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201220182018
ModelMKSTLXTLX
TrimBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100 
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  
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key$5  
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  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $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
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
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$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $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$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$8,545$11,100$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,428-1,478

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122018
ModelMKSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length204.1 in191.7 in
Width75.9 in73.0 in
Height61.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.3 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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196550%
Total Not Requested195050%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested359068%
Total Not Requested172532%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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