2010 Acura TL vs 2010 Lincoln MKZ

2010 Acura TL

2010 Lincoln MKZ

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4-Door Sedan 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TL 4-Door Sedan 2WD	18	26	$32,673	$35,105
TL 4-Door Sedan 2WD Tech	18	26	$36,093	$38,835
TL 4-Door Sedan 2WD Tech 18 Wheels	18	26	$37,010	$39,835
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech	17	25	$39,349	$42,385
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech HPT	17	25	$40,266	$43,385
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech	17	25	$39,349	$42,385
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech HPT	17	25	$40,266	$43,385
TL 4-Door Sedan SH-AWD	17	25	$35,928	$38,655

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4-Door Sedan AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKZ 4-Door Sedan AWD	17	24	$33,223	$36,115
MKZ 4-Door Sedan FWD	18	27	$31,523	$34,225

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,673

$33,223

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,105

$36,115

Monthly Payment Estimate

$585 / month

$602 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Boldly styled and laden with high-tech features, the 2010 Acura TL is a solid value, though enthusiasts might find its overall ability lacking.

The 2010 Lincoln MKZ wraps its roomy, cozy interior in a conservative bod-with a slight nod to sporty drivers.

TCC Likes

Head-turning style
Athletic prowess
Excellent iPod interface, top-notch stereo

The evolution of the "Lincoln look"
Quick, with impressive fuel economy
Heaping doses of technology

TCC Dislikes

Head-turning style
Thick pillars often mean poor outward visibility
Confusing morass of buttons in center stack

Engine noise under full throttle
Handling lacks crispness
Still too similar to the Ford Fusion

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

57.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.2

96.6

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

42.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

54.0

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

36.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

38.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

61.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

195.3

189.8

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

107.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.0

72.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

16.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2 x 0.4

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.1

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.0

17.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

39.34

Steering Type

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

T7C

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P225/50VR17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

T7C

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P225/50VR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3721

3796

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.1

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 5000

249 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

99C

Displacement

3.5L/212

3.5L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6200

263 @ 6250

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

PGM-FI

SEFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.49

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.89

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.37

Trans Order Code

44B

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.31

3.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

4.14

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TL

Lincoln MKZ

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.18

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

0.67

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

SLA

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.9

9.8

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