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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: $46,995

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,275

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMKTRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,285 $46,280
Base Invoice $43,021 $41,560
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
3.5L V6 1,895  
AWD 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Options (change) 3,590 0
Options (change) 3,315 0
Destination 895 715
Total Price $49,770 $46,995
Total Invoice $47,231 $42,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31
Model Year20132008
ModelMKTRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/50-17
Total Price$49,770$46,995
Adjustments for Features-5,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,515$46,995
Total Invoice$47,231$42,275
Adjustments for Features-4,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,244$42,275

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132008
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 start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$11,530$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9870

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132008
ModelMKTRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.2 in
Length207.6 in193.6 in
Width76.0 in72.2 in
Height67.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,942 lb.4,012 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 Headroom39.0 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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