2013 Acura TL vs 2013 Lincoln MKZ

2013 Acura TL

2013 Lincoln MKZ

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4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD	20	29	$33,712	$35,905
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Advance	20	29	$39,200	$41,835
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Special Edition	20	29	$35,100	$37,405
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD Tech	20	29	$37,164	$39,635
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD	18	26	$36,997	$39,455
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Advance	18	26	$42,485	$45,385
TL 4-Door Sedan Automatic SH-AWD Tech	18	26	$40,449	$43,185
TL 4-Door Sedan Manual SH-AWD Tech	17	25	$40,449	$43,185

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4-Door Sedan AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKZ 4-Door Sedan AWD	22	31	$35,924	$37,815
MKZ 4-Door Sedan FWD	22	33	$34,129	$35,925
MKZ 4-Door Sedan Hybrid FWD	38	37	$34,129	$35,925

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,712

$35,924

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,905

$37,815

Monthly Payment Estimate

$598 / month

$630 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Acura TL is a comfortable, attractive, and well-equipped luxury sedan--but in top SH-AWD guise it morphs into something that even driving enthusiasts will find compelling.

The 2013 Lincoln MKZ strikes out in a more confident direction, and places a big bet on best-in-class fuel economy and technology.

TCC Likes

Luxurious interior
Refined, comfortable ride
Responsive, athletic driving feel (SH-AWD)

Distinctive styling
A technology flagship
Sporty driving feel

TCC Dislikes

Small trunk
Inferior navigation interface
Techno-cluttered instrument panel

The Fusion's not much less luxurious
MyLincoln Touch is complex for traditional luxury buyers
Two driving modes too many

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

53.800

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

57.700

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.2

96.500

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

36.600

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

55.300

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

44.300

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

55.100

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

37.000

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

37.900

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

62.300

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

194.0

194.100

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

58.200

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

62.000

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

112.100

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.0

73.400

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

15.400

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 - TBD -

- 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 - TBD -

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

16.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

14.800

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

38.000

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.700

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

N/A

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

N/A

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR17

P245/45VR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

N/A

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3726

3874

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

18 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

18 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 5000

270 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

999

Displacement

3.5L/212

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 6200

240 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas V6

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

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)

1.49

1.912

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.000

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

2.943

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.964

Trans Order Code

44W

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.72

3.360

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.446

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.746

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.584

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TL

Lincoln MKZ

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.181

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.748

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4 (2012)

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

7.9

7.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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