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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: $42,455

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $14,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,118

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $12,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZRL
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $48,200
Base Invoice $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $44,098
Sunshade, rear, power 295 295      
Cargo net 25 25 25 25  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Advance Package         7,950
Sunshade, rear, power 269 269      
Cargo net 23 23 23 23  
Sunroof 1,092 1,092      
Advance Package         7,194
Options (change) 1,520 1,520 25 25 7,950
Options (change) 1,384 1,384 23 23 7,194
Destination 925 925 925 925 895
Total Price $42,455 $42,455 $48,780 $48,780 $57,045
Total Invoice $40,118 $40,118 $45,908 $45,908 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,230
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZRL
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$42,455$42,455$48,780$48,780$57,045
Adjustments for Features-170-70-2,170-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,285$42,385$46,610$46,710$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$4,325$4,425$0
Total Invoice$40,118$40,118$45,908$45,908$52,187
Adjustments for Features-161-66-2,042-1,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,957$40,052$43,866$43,960$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$3,909$4,003$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZRL
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100
CVT $1000 $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning    $200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200 
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,720$6,620$8,720$8,620$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$70$2,170$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-161-66-2,042-1,9480

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelMKZRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length193.9 in195.8 in
Width73.4 in72.7 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.4,100 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
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 warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

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