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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: $43,105

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,266

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,645 $46,680
Base Invoice $32,565 $41,935
Package 102A 5,695  
AWD 1,890  
Technology Package   3,620
Package 102A 5,069  
AWD 1,757  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 7,585 3,620
Options (change) 6,826 3,245
Destination 875 760
Total Price $43,105 $51,060
Total Invoice $40,266 $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: $7,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,521
Model Year20112009
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$43,105$51,060
Adjustments for Features0-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,105$50,890
Total Invoice$40,266$45,940
Adjustments for Features0-153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,266$45,787

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112009
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,545$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-153

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112009
ModelMKZRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in110.2 in
Length190.6 in195.8 in
Width72.2 in72.7 in
Height56.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested280072%
Total Not Requested106528%

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%

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