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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: $43,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,378

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $47,200
Base Invoice $32,677 $42,801
Package 102A 5,695  
AWD 1,890  
Advance Package   7,950
Package 102A 5,069  
AWD 1,757  
Advance Package   7,128
Options (change) 7,585 7,950
Options (change) 6,826 7,128
Destination 875 885
Total Price $43,215 $56,035
Total Invoice $40,378 $50,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,035
Model Year20122011
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$43,215$56,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,215$54,490
Total Invoice$40,378$50,814
Adjustments for Features0-1,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,378$49,413

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122011
ModelMKZRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,320$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,401

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122011
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.4,099 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 ft313.8 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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested280072%
Total Not Requested106528%

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 alert200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

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