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Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $255

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,378

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $39

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMKZTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $38,855
Base Invoice $32,677 $36,112
Package 102A 5,695  
AWD 1,890  
Technology Package   3,730
Package 102A 5,069  
AWD 1,757  
Technology Package   3,420
Options (change) 7,585 3,730
Options (change) 6,826 3,420
Destination 875 885
Total Price $43,215 $43,470
Total Invoice $40,378 $40,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $684
Model Year20122011
ModelMKZTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$43,215$43,470
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,525$43,470
Total Invoice$40,378$40,417
Adjustments for Features-6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,733$40,417

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122011
ModelMKZTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
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
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,830$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6450

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122011
ModelMKZTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in109.3 in
Length190.6 in195.3 in
Width72.2 in74.0 in
Height56.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.2 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested266569%
Total Not Requested120031%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested119054%
Total Not Requested100046%

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