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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: $50,695

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $2,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelMKZMKZTLX
TrimReserveBlack LabelType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $52,300
Technology Package 2,495 2,495  
Sunroof 1,200    
Upgraded floor mats 175    
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
A-Spec Package     0
Technology Package 2,271 2,271  
Sunroof 1,092    
Upgraded floor mats 160    
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777  
A-Spec Package     0
Options (change) 9,760 8,385 0
Options (change) 8,949 7,688 0
Destination 925 925 1,045
Total Price $50,695 $57,140 $53,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,281
Model Year201820182021
ModelMKZMKZTLX
TrimReserveBlack LabelType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$50,695$57,140$53,345
Adjustments for Features-380-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,315$54,535$53,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,220$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182021
ModelMKZMKZTLX
TrimReserveBlack LabelType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$8,345$10,570$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-357-2,4420

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182021
ModelMKZTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.0 in
Length193.9 in194.6 in
Width73.4 in75.2 in
Height58.1 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested330063%
Total Not Requested194037%

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