Lincoln's competition in the near-luxury market is growing more frail.
Volvo's S60 can be a strong performer in the right guise, and it's much more sleek looking than some of the other cars that hail from its home continent.
The Lexus ES sedan has never pretended to be sporty, but its 2013 edition is lovely, with more rear-seat space and a new hybrid model.
The Audi A4's overdue for a diesel version, but its turbocharged four is a suitable replacement for larger-displacement V-6 models, and its performance feels lighter and more nimble than its more prestigious German colleagues.
Acura's TL is a reasonable choice for tech-friendly shoppers.
Finally, there's the Buick LaCrosse, a less spacious sedan with its own brand of visual intrigue, but lower gas mileage and a bigger dose of big-car dynamics.
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The 2013 Lincoln MKZ strikes out in a more confident direction, and places a big bet on best-in-class fuel economy and technology. |
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. |
Magnificent design and technology sets the Audi A4 apart, but it's not quite as sporty as its BMW and Cadillac competition. |
The 2013 Buick LaCrosse hits the mark for comfort, sophistication, and refinement in a large sedan—and its 36-mpg rating is icing on the cake. |
The stylish 2013 Volvo S60 family spans the range from luxurious to edgy, all while hitting the mark for safety and top-notch interior design. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $35,925 | $35,905 | $32,500 | $31,660 | $31,900 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 22 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas/Electric I4 | Gas V6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas/Electric I4 | Turbocharged Gas I5 |
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| Midsize Cars | Mid-Size | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact |
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| 4-Door Sedan Hybrid FWD | 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD | 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium | 4-Door Sedan Base FWD | 4-Door Sedan T5 AWD |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
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| 2013 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2013 Acura TL | 2013 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2013 Audi A4 | 2013 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2013 Buick Lacrosse | 2013 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2013 Volvo S60 | |
