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Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,545

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $3,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelMKZTLX
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $37,500
Package 102A 5,695  
Remote start 345  
A-Spec Package   0
Package 102A 5,069  
Remote start 307  
A-Spec Package   0
Options (change) 6,040 0
Options (change) 5,376 0
Destination 875 1,045
Total Price $41,670 $38,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,026
Model Year20122021
ModelMKZTLX
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6272hp I4
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$41,670$38,545
Adjustments for Features0-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,670$33,275

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122021
ModelMKZTLX
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,580$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122021
ModelMKZTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in113.0 in
Length190.6 in194.6 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height56.9 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft313.5 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 wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested311581%
Total Not Requested75019%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested316560%
Total Not Requested207540%

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