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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: $40,915

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,751

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelMKZMKZC-Class
TrimBaseHybridC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $35,925 $33,990
Base Invoice $34,129 $34,129 $31,611
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995  
Select Package 1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package     985
Dynamic Handling Package     1,500
Premium 1 Package     1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
iPod integration     380
Heated front seats     750
Proximity key     1,140
Wood trim     325
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700
Leather seating surfaces     1,620
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Panoramic sunroof     1,090
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726  
Select Package 1,001 1,001  
Lighting Package     916
Dynamic Handling Package     1,395
Premium 1 Package     1,855
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
iPod integration     353
Heated front seats     698
Proximity key     1,060
Wood trim     302
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651
Leather seating surfaces     1,507
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Panoramic sunroof     1,014
Options (change) 4,095 4,095 11,865
Options (change) 3,727 3,727 11,034
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $40,915 $40,915 $46,730
Total Invoice $38,751 $38,751 $43,520

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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: $8,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,094
Model Year201320132011
ModelMKZMKZC-Class
TrimBaseHybridC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H228hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,915$40,915$46,730
Adjustments for Features-2,455-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,460$38,560$46,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$38,751$38,751$43,520
Adjustments for Features-2,325-2,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,426$36,521$43,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$0

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

Model Year201320132011
ModelMKZMKZC-Class
TrimBaseHybridC300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,670$6,570$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,325-2,2300

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

Model Year20132011
ModelMKZC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length194.1 in182.3 in
Width73.4 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested65090%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested65090%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested65037%

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