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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: $8,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $7,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelMKSTLXTLX
TrimBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,850 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $36,908 $34,374 $40,626
Technology Package 1,995    
Elite Package 3,250    
3.5L V6 4,995    
Heated second row seats 495    
AWD 1,995 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Advance Package   7,550  
Technology Package 1,816    
Elite Package 2,958    
3.5L V6 4,746    
Heated second row seats 451    
AWD 1,894 1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof 1,543    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 14,425 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 13,408 9,047 1,895
Destination 895 950 950
Total Price $54,170 $46,700 $45,750
Total Invoice $51,211 $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: $7,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,958
Model Year201520182018
ModelMKSTLXTLX
TrimBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$54,170$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features-880-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,290$45,700$45,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$51,211$44,371$43,471
Adjustments for Features-832-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,379$43,421$43,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201520182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
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
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
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
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$10,495$10,615$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-832-9500

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20152018
ModelMKSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length205.6 in191.7 in
Width75.9 in73.0 in
Height61.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,504 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 Headroom38.5 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 Volume19.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

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 wheel100Yes
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Media drive15No
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested367569%
Total Not Requested164031%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

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

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