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Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL Price Comparison

Lincoln MKZ vs Acura TL Price Comparison:
Lincoln MKZ vs Acura TL Price Comparison:

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For the Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the MKZ vs. TL Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the MKZ and TL will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Lincoln MKZ's price is $3,035 lower than the Acura TL SH-AWD's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the MKZ vs. TL Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Lincoln MKZ, the Acura TL SH-AWD includes additional features worth $40. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $40 adjustment for the Acura TL SH-AWD's additional features, the Lincoln MKZ is $3,035 less than the Lincoln MKZ.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,694
Model Year20092012
ModelMKZTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price37,07540,150
Adjustments for Features0-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price37,07540,110
Total Invoice33,97537,707
Adjustments for Features0-38
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice33,97537,669

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Invoice Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL

Price Comparison (MSRP): Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Lincoln MKZ
Difference: 3,075
Lowest Total Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
Difference: 3,732
Model Year20092012
ModelMKZTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price32,69539,255
Base Invoice30,02136,812
Xenon HID headlights495 
Sunroof1,200 
AWD1,890 
Xenon HID headlights426 
Sunroof1,032 
AWD1,701 
Total options3,5850
Total options3,1590
Destination795895
Total Price37,07540,150
Total Invoice33,97537,707

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092012
ModelMKZTL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Front seat active head restraints $50
Obstacle detection, rear$300 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Rear air vents $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$50 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system$50 
Voice control for external devices$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Powertrain 
Active rear differential $500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered door panels, leather $250
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,950$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-38

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092012
ModelMKZTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in109.3 in
Length190.5 in194.0 in
Width72.2 in74.0 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,739 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 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 Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Price of the Acura TL: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Out the door pricing undercuts G35 by over $4K.
2008 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 At the time of purchase there was rebades available
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very competitively priced for the features. Simple pricing structure - nearly everything is standard.
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 bought new at end of 2005 model year. dealer wanted to move it; was willing to give me a very good price; less expensive than comparables at the time (lexus, volvo)
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price. I shopped Infiniti and Cadillac and found that when optioned to match the Acura TL they were significantly more expensive.
Price of the Acura TL: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Price for the AWD Tech was a little high, coudl have been $2K cheaper.
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Little high.
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Alot of money for such poor quality.
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Expensive car and expensive tires.
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Car is overpriced.

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