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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: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,225 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $31,523 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Package 103A 5,595        
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Lighting Package   985 985 985 985
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Wood trim   325     0
Heated front seats   750 750 750  
Rearview camera   460 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Package 103A 4,812        
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Lighting Package   916 916 916 916
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Wood trim   302     0
Heated front seats   698 698 698  
Rearview camera   428 428 428 428
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Options (change) 5,595 10,215 9,890 7,895 6,175
Options (change) 4,812 9,500 9,198 7,343 5,742
Destination 850 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $40,670 $45,080 $46,665 $48,760 $67,350
Total Invoice $37,185 $41,986 $43,460 $45,409 $62,843

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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: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,519
Model Year20102011201120112011
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, 14100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$40,670$45,080$46,665$48,760$67,350
Adjustments for Features-7850-975-1,250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,885$45,080$45,690$47,510$66,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$610$2,430$21,795
Total Invoice$37,185$41,986$43,460$45,409$62,843
Adjustments for Features-7180-908-1,164-443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,467$41,986$42,552$44,245$62,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$566$2,259$20,414

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

Model Year20102011201120112011
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   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
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    
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
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, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$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$5,125$4,340$5,315$5,590$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0$975$1,250$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-7180-908-1,164-443

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

Model Year20102011
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested276572%
Total Not Requested105028%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested65037%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested65037%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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