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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: $9,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $28,562 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Navigation system 1,895            
Sunroof 1,200            
Xenon HID headlights 495            
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Wood trim   325   325   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970 970
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Navigation system 1,630            
Sunroof 1,032            
Xenon HID headlights 426            
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Wood trim   302   302   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902 902
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 3,590 10,345 9,050 10,345 9,050 7,520 8,860
Options (change) 3,088 9,621 8,417 9,621 8,417 6,994 8,240
Destination 740 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,310 $46,020 $45,145 $49,240 $48,355 $48,970 $70,365
Total Invoice $32,390 $42,860 $42,047 $45,855 $45,032 $45,604 $65,620

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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: $7,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,440
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,310$46,020$45,145$49,240$48,355$48,970$70,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-2,380-4,805-4,080-3,305-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$42,915$42,765$44,435$44,275$45,665$66,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,900$23,795
Total Invoice$32,390$42,860$42,047$45,855$45,032$45,604$65,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,892-2,217-4,475-3,800-3,078-3,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,390$39,968$39,830$41,380$41,232$42,526$62,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,696$22,242

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

Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300      
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
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$50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$2,825$5,930$5,205$7,630$6,905$6,130$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105$2,380$4,805$4,080$3,305$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,892-2,217-4,475-3,800-3,078-3,548

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

Model Year20082012
ModelMKZC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in108.7 in
Length190.5 in180.7 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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