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Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelMKZMKZRCRCRC
TrimBaseHybrid200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Package 102A 5,695 5,695      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,610 2,610 2,610
F Sport Package     4,105 3,700 4,105
Fog lights     410 410 410
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Package 102A 5,069 5,069      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,408 2,408 2,408
F Sport Package     3,777 3,404 3,777
Fog lights     376 376 376
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Options (change) 5,695 5,695 12,510 8,320 11,425
Options (change) 5,069 5,069 11,517 7,660 10,517
Destination 875 875 950 950 950
Total Price $41,325 $41,325 $53,455 $51,880 $55,155
Total Invoice $38,621 $38,621 $49,663 $48,237 $51,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,800
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelMKZMKZRCRCRC
TrimBaseHybrid200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$41,325$41,325$53,455$51,880$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-425-2,480-2,380-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,325$40,900$50,975$49,500$52,950
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$1,475$0$3,450
Total Invoice$38,621$38,621$49,663$48,237$51,254
Adjustments for Features0-397-2,304-2,213-2,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,621$38,224$47,359$46,024$49,205
Cost Above Minimum$397$0$1,335$0$3,181

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelMKZMKZRCRCRC
TrimBaseHybrid200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
CVT $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Safety key$5$5   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25
Performance meter  $150 $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,645$5,070$7,125$7,025$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$2,480$2,380$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-2,304-2,213-2,049

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122016
ModelMKZRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.4 in107.5 in
Length190.6 in184.8 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height56.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft310.4 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested76520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested76520%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested207591%
Total Not Requested2009%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125040%
Total Not Requested190060%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105041%
Total Not Requested152559%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested207587%
Total Not Requested30013%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested182559%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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