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Lincoln Continental vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Continental vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,165

Lincoln Continental Select   
Difference: $9,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,685

Lincoln Continental Select   
Difference: $9,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalE-ClassE-Class
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,955 $54,625 $65,255 $50,490 $59,790
Base Invoice $44,398 $50,460 $60,180 $46,956 $55,605
Climate Package 850 850      
CD player, remote 335 335      
Technology Package 4,215 4,215 4,215    
Select Plus Package 1,255        
Revel 13 speakers 1,130        
245/40VR20 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750   1,090 1,090
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950
Rear Seat Package       440 440
Active Multicontour Driver Seat       660 660
Premium 2 Package       2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package       4,000 4,450
Leather seating surfaces       1,620  
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
AC power outlet       115 115
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450  
Heated steering wheel       490 490
Heated second row seats       625 625
Illuminated door sill trim plates       800 800
Climate Package 774 774      
CD player, remote 305 305      
Technology Package 3,836 3,836 3,836    
Select Plus Package 1,143        
Revel 13 speakers 1,028        
245/40VR20 683        
Panoramic sunroof 1,593 1,593   1,014 1,014
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744
Rear Seat Package       409 409
Active Multicontour Driver Seat       614 614
Premium 2 Package       2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package       3,720 4,139
Leather seating surfaces       1,507  
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
AC power outlet       107 107
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419  
Heated steering wheel       456 456
Heated second row seats       581 581
Illuminated door sill trim plates       744 744
Options (change) 10,285 7,150 4,215 17,380 15,760
Options (change) 9,362 6,508 3,836 16,165 14,658
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $59,165 $62,700 $70,395 $68,745 $76,425
Total Invoice $54,685 $57,893 $64,941 $63,996 $71,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln Continental Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,757
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalE-ClassE-Class
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/45-19245/40-20245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$59,165$62,700$70,395$68,745$76,425
Adjustments for Features-1,565-3,615-4,8650-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,600$59,085$65,530$68,745$74,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$7,930$0$5,980
Total Invoice$54,685$57,893$64,941$63,996$71,138
Adjustments for Features-1,446-3,338-4,4880-1,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,239$54,555$60,453$63,996$69,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,316$7,214$0$5,560

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalE-ClassE-Class
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelE350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Remote app $25$25  
Remote climate control $25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100$100  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Residual heat   $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Boost gauge $75$75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150$150
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50 $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upgraded floor mats  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100
Alloy wheels   $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,320$10,370$11,620$6,755$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$3,615$4,865$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,446-3,338-4,4880-1,582

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182012
ModelContinentalE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in113.1 in
Length201.4 in191.7 in
Width75.3 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,225 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155047%
Total Not Requested177553%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested87588%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155047%
Total Not Requested177553%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested175057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested195084%
Total Not Requested36516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested225086%
Total Not Requested36514%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%

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