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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: $45,225

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,774

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelMKZMKZRL
TrimBaseBlack LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $47,200
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $42,801
Reserve Package 4,420    
Sunroof 1,200 1,475  
Sunshade, rear, power 275    
Cargo net 25 25  
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Advance Package     7,950
Reserve Package 4,022    
Sunroof 1,092 1,343  
Sunshade, rear, power 251    
Cargo net 23 23  
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
AWD 1,795 1,795  
Advance Package     7,128
Options (change) 9,110 4,690 7,950
Options (change) 8,418 4,396 7,128
Destination 925 925 885
Total Price $45,225 $51,220 $56,035
Total Invoice $42,774 $48,190 $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: $13,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,163
Model Year201620162011
ModelMKZMKZRL
TrimBaseBlack LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$45,225$51,220$56,035
Adjustments for Features-2,245-3,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,980$47,475$56,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,495$0
Total Invoice$42,774$48,190$50,814
Adjustments for Features-2,123-3,5230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,651$44,667$50,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,016$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year201620162011
ModelMKZMKZRL
TrimBaseBlack LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,745$10,245$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$3,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,123-3,5230

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162011
ModelMKZRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length194.1 in195.8 in
Width73.4 in72.7 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested217565%
Total Not Requested117535%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

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