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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: $38,970

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,605

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $47,200
Base Invoice $30,021 $42,801
Navigation system 1,895  
Sunroof 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
AWD 1,890  
Technology Package   4,150
Navigation system 1,630  
Sunroof 1,032  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
AWD 1,701  
Technology Package   3,721
Options (change) 5,480 4,150
Options (change) 4,789 3,721
Destination 795 885
Total Price $38,970 $52,235
Total Invoice $35,605 $47,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,064
Model Year20092011
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$38,970$52,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,970$50,320
Total Invoice$35,605$47,407
Adjustments for Features0-1,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,605$45,669

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092011
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports$0 
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$4,275$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,738

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092011
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.4,099 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 ft313.8 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 wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested125077%
Total Not Requested37523%

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