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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: $41,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,509

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012201220122012
ModelMKZMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,645 $34,645 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $32,565 $32,565 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Package 102A 5,695 5,695            
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0            
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Wood trim     325   325   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     970   970   970 970
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660 660 660
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Package 102A 5,069 5,069            
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0            
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Wood trim     302   302   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     902   902   902 902
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614 614 614
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 5,695 5,695 11,855 10,560 11,855 10,560 9,030 10,370
Options (change) 5,069 5,069 11,026 9,822 11,026 9,822 8,399 9,645
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $41,215 $41,215 $47,530 $46,655 $50,750 $49,865 $50,480 $71,875
Total Invoice $38,509 $38,509 $44,265 $43,452 $47,260 $46,437 $47,009 $67,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,120
Model Year20112011201220122012201220122012
ModelMKZMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,215$41,215$47,530$46,655$50,750$49,865$50,480$71,875
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,885-1,160-3,585-2,860-2,085-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,215$40,940$45,645$45,495$47,165$47,005$48,395$69,290
Cost Above Minimum$275$0$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,900$23,795
Total Invoice$38,509$38,509$44,265$43,452$47,260$46,437$47,009$67,025
Adjustments for Features0-257-1,756-1,080-3,338-2,663-1,942-2,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,509$38,252$42,509$42,372$43,922$43,774$45,067$64,614
Cost Above Minimum$257$0$137$0$1,550$1,402$2,695$22,242

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

Model Year20112011201220122012201220122012
ModelMKZMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100       
CVT $1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
AWD    $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50      
Parking guidance system - passive  $250 $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25      
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250 $250$250
Safety key$5$5      
Vehicle health reports$0$0      
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25      
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25      
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer       $100
Detailed driving style feedback $100      
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$3,505$3,780$5,390$4,665$7,090$6,365$5,590$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,885$1,160$3,585$2,860$2,085$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-1,756-1,080-3,338-2,663-1,942-2,411

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

Model Year20112012
ModelMKZC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in108.7 in
Length190.6 in180.7 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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 sound250Yes
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 Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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 sound250Yes
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 Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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 sound250Yes
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 Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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 sound250Yes
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 Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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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