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Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,545

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,148

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMKZMKZTSX
TrimBaseBlack LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $30,010
Base Invoice $33,431 $42,869 $28,256
Reserve Package 4,420    
3.7L V6 1,300 1,300  
Sunroof 1,200 1,475  
Technology Package     3,100
3.5L V6     5,540
Reserve Package 4,022    
3.7L V6 1,235 1,235  
Sunroof 1,092 1,343  
Technology Package     2,869
3.5L V6     5,128
Options (change) 6,920 2,775 8,640
Options (change) 6,349 2,578 7,997
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $43,035 $49,305 $39,545
Total Invoice $40,705 $46,372 $37,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,508
Model Year201620162012
ModelMKZMKZTSX
TrimBaseBlack LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$43,035$49,305$39,545
Adjustments for Features-5,355-7,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,680$42,225$39,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,545$0
Total Invoice$40,705$46,372$37,148
Adjustments for Features-5,065-6,6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,640$39,713$37,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,073$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201620162012
ModelMKZMKZTSX
TrimBaseBlack LabelBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,945$9,670$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,355$7,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,065-6,6590

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162012
ModelMKZTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.4 in
Length194.1 in185.6 in
Width73.4 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested172551%
Total Not Requested162549%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92560%
Total Not Requested61540%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0Yes
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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