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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: $40,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,225 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $31,523 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Package 103A 5,595        
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570  
Wood trim   310     0
iPod integration   375 375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Package 103A 4,812        
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460  
Wood trim   288     0
iPod integration   349 349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Options (change) 5,595 10,105 9,795 7,645 5,825
Options (change) 4,812 9,396 9,108 7,109 5,416
Destination 850 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $40,670 $43,880 $45,320 $47,520 $65,100
Total Invoice $37,185 $40,868 $42,208 $44,254 $60,750

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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: $4,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,538
Model Year20102009200920092009
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
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$40,670$43,880$45,320$47,520$65,100
Adjustments for Features-9350-975-1,250-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,735$43,880$44,345$46,270$64,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$465$2,390$20,620
Total Invoice$37,185$40,868$42,208$44,254$60,750
Adjustments for Features-8550-908-1,164-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,330$40,868$41,300$43,090$60,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$432$2,222$19,322

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

Model Year20102009200920092009
ModelMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200    
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rearview camera$200    
Vehicle health reports$0    
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,875$3,940$4,915$5,190$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$0$975$1,250$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-8550-908-1,164-560

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

Model Year20102009
ModelMKZC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in108.7 in
Length190.6 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested256567%
Total Not Requested125033%

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 seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%
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 slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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 seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested190075%
Total Not Requested62525%
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 slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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 slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
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 slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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