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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,310

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $28,562 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Navigation system 1,895        
Sunroof 1,200        
Xenon HID headlights 495        
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
iPod integration   375 375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550  
Wood trim         0
Navigation system 1,630        
Sunroof 1,032        
Xenon HID headlights 426        
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
iPod integration   349 349 349 349
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,590 8,335 8,335 6,935 5,115
Options (change) 3,088 7,753 7,753 6,451 4,757
Destination 740 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,310 $40,760 $42,460 $44,660 $61,490
Total Invoice $32,390 $37,966 $39,547 $41,593 $57,366

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,385
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,310$40,760$42,460$44,660$61,490
Adjustments for Features0-205-1,380-1,655-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$40,555$41,080$43,005$59,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$32,390$37,966$39,547$41,593$57,366
Adjustments for Features0-191-1,285-1,541-1,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,390$37,775$38,262$40,052$55,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,180$4,355$4,630$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$205$1,380$1,655$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-1,285-1,541-1,824

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

Model Year20082008
ModelMKZC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in108.7 in
Length190.5 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.4 ft3

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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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested152567%
Total Not Requested75033%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested152567%
Total Not Requested75033%

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-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested64042%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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