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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: $44,930

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,844

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMKSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,870 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $40,727 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Premium Package 2,800      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,050 1,050 1,050
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500 1,350
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570
Wood trim   310    
iPod integration   375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Premium Package 2,548      
Panoramic sunroof 1,543 976 976 976
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255 1,256
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460
Wood trim   288    
iPod integration   349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Options (change) 4,495 11,155 10,845 8,695
Options (change) 4,091 10,372 10,084 8,085
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $48,260 $44,930 $46,370 $48,570
Total Invoice $45,713 $41,844 $43,184 $45,230

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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: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMKSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,260$44,930$46,370$48,570
Adjustments for Features-4,1800-975-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,080$44,930$45,395$47,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$2,390
Total Invoice$45,713$41,844$43,184$45,230
Adjustments for Features-3,9590-908-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,754$41,844$42,276$44,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$432$2,222

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

Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMKSC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250   
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,320$2,140$3,115$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$0$975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9590-908-1,164

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

Model Year20132009
ModelMKSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in108.7 in
Length205.6 in182.3 in
Width75.9 in69.7 in
Height61.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume19.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested116551%
Total Not Requested112549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested202580%
Total Not Requested50020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested202580%
Total Not Requested50020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

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