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Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,180

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,073

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $46,680
Base Invoice $28,562 $41,935
Navigation system 1,895  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,870  
Technology Package   3,620
Navigation system 1,630  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Sunroof 1,032  
AWD 1,683  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 5,460 3,620
Options (change) 4,771 3,245
Destination 740 760
Total Price $37,180 $51,060
Total Invoice $34,073 $45,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,077
Model Year20082009
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$37,180$51,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,180$49,070
Total Invoice$34,073$45,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,073$44,150

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082009
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,790

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082009
ModelMKZRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.2 in
Length190.5 in195.8 in
Width72.2 in72.7 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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