2020 Acura TLX vs 2020 Audi A4 vs 2020 Lincoln MKZ

2020 Acura TLX

2020 Audi A4

2020 Lincoln MKZ

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2.4L FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TLX 2.4L FWD	23	33	$31,342	$33,000
TLX 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg	23	32	$37,405	$39,400
TLX 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	23	32	$37,405	$39,400
TLX 2.4L FWD w/Technology Pkg	23	33	$34,847	$36,700
TLX 3.5L FWD	20	31	$34,374	$36,200
TLX 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg	20	30	$40,626	$42,800
TLX 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	20	30	$40,626	$42,800
TLX 3.5L FWD w/Technology Pkg	20	31	$38,068	$40,100
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD	20	29	$36,268	$38,200
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD PMC Edition	20	29	$46,452	$48,950
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg	20	29	$42,521	$44,800
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather	20	29	$42,521	$44,800
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg	20	29	$43,610	$45,950
TLX 3.5L SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg	20	29	$39,963	$42,100

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Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A4 allroad Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
A4 allroad Premium Plus 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
A4 allroad Prestige 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
S4 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900
S4 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900
S4 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900

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Hybrid Reserve FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKZ Hybrid Reserve FWD	42	39	$40,376	$42,500
MKZ Reserve AWD	20	29	$42,276	$44,500
MKZ Reserve FWD	20	31	$40,376	$42,500
MKZ Standard AWD	20	29	$37,006	$38,750
MKZ Standard FWD	20	31	$35,096	$36,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,342

$41,924

$40,376

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,000

$44,600

$42,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$550 / month

$743 / month

$708 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Athletic and well-appointed, the 2020 Acura TLX is an appealing mid-size luxury sedan, although the competition is fierce.

The 2020 Audi A4 offers big tech upgrades inside this year.

The 2020 MKZ can’t match Lincoln’s SUV glamour, but they can’t match its hybrid gas mileage.

TCC Likes

Sporty A-Spec offered with 4-cylinder
Quiet interior, comfortable ride
Powerful, fuel-efficient V-6

Cleaner lines this year
Improved infotainment
Strong engines with AWD

Hybrid edition
Potent twin-turbo V-6 option
Standard active safety features

TCC Dislikes

Unexciting exterior styling
Tight interior dimensions
Confusing two-screen display setup

Conservative style
Gets expensive
AWD guzzles fuel

Dated interior design and materials
Lackluster standard engine
Not long on value

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

42 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

31 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small Station Wagon

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.4

54.5

55.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

41.3

44.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.3

96.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

35.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

37.4

37.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

55.9

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.4

36.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.8

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

61.7

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

110.9

112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.1

62.3

Length, Overall (in)

190.7

187.5

194.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.3

11.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

24.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

12.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.3

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.2

15.3

13.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.2

38.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P245/45HR18

P245/40VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55HR17

P245/45HR18

P245/40VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3505

3847

3871

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

182 @ 4500

273 @ 1600

129 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99U

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

206 @ 6800

248 @ 5000

188 @ 6000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.51

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.19

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.57

4.41

2.91

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

1.52

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.39

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.22

2.75

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.18

2.19

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.06

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura TLX

Audi A4 allroad

Lincoln MKZ

Body Style

Sedan

quattro Wagon

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

6.6

6.9

4.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

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

2020 Acura TLX

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2020 Audi A4

2020 Audi A4 features a new grille and infotainment system
Rebates: $2,000 + $1,000 loyalty + special offers for Costco members
Lease: From $369 per month for 36 months
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months

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2020 Lincoln MKZ

2020 MKZ supplies still building
$1,000 rebate + discounted pricing on Standard trim
Lease from $396 for 36 months
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