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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: $46,025

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,375

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Technology Package 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495      
Reserve Package 4,420 4,420          
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995      
Multimedia Package         2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package         1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package         1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package         2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970 970
Lane departure warning         850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720 720
Proximity key         650 650 650
Wood trim         325 325 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates         700 700 700
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof         1,090 1,090 1,090
Technology Package 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271      
Reserve Package 4,022 4,022          
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726      
Multimedia Package         2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package         1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package         1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package         2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902 902
Lane departure warning         791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)         669 669 669
Proximity key         605 605 605
Wood trim         302 302 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates         651 651 651
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614 614 614
Panoramic sunroof         1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 9,910 9,910 5,490 5,490 14,295 14,295 11,470
Options (change) 9,019 9,019 4,997 4,997 13,296 13,296 10,669
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $46,025 $46,025 $52,020 $52,020 $49,970 $53,190 $52,920
Total Invoice $43,375 $43,375 $48,791 $48,791 $46,535 $49,530 $49,279

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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: $7,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,331
Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$46,025$46,025$52,020$52,020$49,970$53,190$52,920
Adjustments for Features-3,365-3,265-4,865-4,7650-1,700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,660$42,760$47,155$47,255$49,970$51,490$52,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$4,495$4,595$0$1,520$2,750
Total Invoice$43,375$43,375$48,791$48,791$46,535$49,530$49,279
Adjustments for Features-3,171-3,077-4,563-4,4690-1,583-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,204$40,298$44,228$44,322$46,535$47,947$49,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$4,024$4,118$0$1,412$2,558

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

Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100    
CVT $1000 $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0   
RWD    $0 $0
AWD     $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600   
Cruise control    $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50   
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150$150   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200   
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Safety key$5$5$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40   
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler      $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
Media drive    $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100   
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650   
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200   
Wood trim$300$300  $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100    
Total Value of Features$9,395$9,295$10,895$10,795$6,030$7,730$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$3,265$4,865$4,765$0$1,700$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,171-3,077-4,563-4,4690-1,583-186

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

Model Year20162012
ModelMKZC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length194.1 in180.7 in
Width73.4 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested200060%
Total Not Requested135040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested200060%
Total Not Requested135040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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