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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,970

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,535

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelMKTC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,050 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $40,898 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Elite Package 3,500      
Technology Package 2,000      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,090 1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Lane departure warning   850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Wood trim   325 325 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700 700 700
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660
Elite Package 3,115      
Technology Package 1,780      
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,014 1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Lane departure warning   791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605
Wood trim   302 302 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651 651 651
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614
Options (change) 7,095 14,295 14,295 11,470
Options (change) 6,315 13,296 13,296 10,669
Destination 895 875 875 875
Total Price $51,040 $49,970 $53,190 $52,920
Total Invoice $48,108 $46,535 $49,530 $49,279

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,777
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelMKTC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$51,040$49,970$53,190$52,920
Adjustments for Features-4,6150-1,700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,425$49,970$51,490$52,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,750
Total Invoice$48,108$46,535$49,530$49,279
Adjustments for Features-4,3500-1,583-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,758$46,535$47,947$49,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,558

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

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelMKTC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,620$4,005$5,705$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$0$1,700$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3500-1,583-186

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

Model Year20142012
ModelMKTC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in108.7 in
Length207.6 in180.7 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height67.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,703 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested135079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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