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Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,465

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,007

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMKTRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,300 $46,680
Base Invoice $41,674 $41,935
Elite Package 4,000  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295  
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0  
Technology Package   3,620
CMBS   3,800
Elite Package 3,480  
Adaptive cruise control 1,127  
3.5L V6 1,851  
AWD 0  
Technology Package   3,245
CMBS   3,407
Options (change) 7,290 7,420
Options (change) 6,458 6,652
Destination 875 760
Total Price $52,465 $54,860
Total Invoice $49,007 $49,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,315
Model Year20122009
ModelMKTRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$52,465$54,860
Adjustments for Features-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,210$54,860
Total Invoice$49,007$49,347
Adjustments for Features-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,032$49,347

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122009
ModelMKTRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$10,345$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122009
ModelMKTRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.2 in
Length207.6 in195.8 in
Width76.0 in72.7 in
Height67.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,924 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested92528%
Total Not Requested235072%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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