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Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,605

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $3,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,565

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $3,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMKSC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $39,035 $35,712 $45,189
Navigation Package 3,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,480 1,480
Semi-automated parking system 535    
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700  
Interior Package   2,300 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Wood trim   325  
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440
Lighting Package     800
Navigation Package 2,670    
Panoramic sunroof 1,509 1,376 1,376
Semi-automated parking system 476    
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511  
Interior Package   2,139 2,139
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Wood trim   302  
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409
Lighting Package     744
Options (change) 5,230 12,175 9,950
Options (change) 4,655 11,322 9,253
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $47,605 $51,500 $59,465
Total Invoice $44,565 $47,959 $55,367

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,746
Model Year201220152015
ModelMKSC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$47,605$51,500$59,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,770-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,605$49,730$54,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,240
Total Invoice$44,565$47,959$55,367
Adjustments for Features0-1,648-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,565$46,311$51,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,871

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201220152015
ModelMKSC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,520$6,290$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,648-4,185

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122015
ModelMKSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.8 in
Length204.1 in184.5 in
Width75.9 in71.3 in
Height61.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested151577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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