Lincoln MKT Lincoln MKT 2017 Acura RL Acura RL 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,545

Lincoln MKT Elite   
Difference: $5,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,919

Lincoln MKT Elite   
Difference: $3,268

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMKTRL
TrimEliteBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,025 $48,200
Base Invoice $46,574 $44,098
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Advance Package   7,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 1,595 7,950
Options (change) 1,420 7,194
Destination 925 895
Total Price $51,545 $57,045
Total Invoice $48,919 $52,187

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lincoln MKT dealer quotes or Acura RL dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,425
Model Year20172012
ModelMKTRL
TrimEliteBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$51,545$57,045
Adjustments for Features-4,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,165$57,045
Total Invoice$48,919$52,187
Adjustments for Features-4,1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,762$52,187

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
ModelMKTRL
TrimEliteBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
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 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$11,405$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1570

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,942 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft313.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Lincoln models.