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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: $46,425

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $8,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,731

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $7,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820162016201620162016
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Technology Package 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495          
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795          
Multimedia Package         2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package         970 970 970 970 970
Lighting Package         800 800 800 800 800
Premium 2 Package         2,220 2,220 1,520    
Driver Assistance Package         2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Interior Package         2,880 2,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720 720 720 720
Power trunk closer         250 250 250 250 250
Wood trim         325 325 325 325 0
Panoramic sunroof         1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
designo Package             3,620 3,090 550
Technology Package 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271          
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634          
Multimedia Package         2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package         902 902 902 902 902
Lighting Package         744 744 744 744 744
Premium 2 Package         2,065 2,065 1,414    
Driver Assistance Package         2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
Interior Package         2,678 2,678      
Metallic paint (extra cost)         669 669 669 669 669
Power trunk closer         233 233 233 233 233
Wood trim         302 302 302 302 0
Panoramic sunroof         1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
designo Package             3,367 2,874 512
Options (change) 5,490 5,490 4,290 4,290 15,135 15,135 14,625 12,575 9,710
Options (change) 4,997 4,997 3,905 3,905 14,075 14,075 13,601 11,694 9,030
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $46,425 $46,425 $53,045 $53,045 $55,010 $57,507 $66,350 $78,750 $83,885
Total Invoice $43,731 $43,731 $49,790 $49,790 $51,224 $53,263 $61,770 $73,302 $78,078

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,647
Model Year201820182018201820162016201620162016
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$46,425$46,425$53,045$53,045$55,010$57,507$66,350$78,750$83,885
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,100-2,000-1,010-2,535-3,935-2,885-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,325$46,425$50,945$51,045$54,000$54,972$62,415$75,865$80,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$4,620$4,720$0$972$8,415$21,865$26,300
Total Invoice$43,731$43,731$49,790$49,790$51,224$53,263$61,770$73,302$78,078
Adjustments for Features-940-1,971-1,877-940-2,348-3,663-2,685-3,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,637$43,731$47,819$47,913$50,284$50,915$58,107$70,617$74,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$4,182$4,276$0$631$7,823$20,333$24,457

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

Model Year201820182018201820162016201620162016
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0     
RWD    $0$0 $0$0
AWD      $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100     
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0     
Eco accelerator     $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50     
Remote start$150$150$150$150     
Remote start via app    $75$75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25     
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200     
Lane keeping assist    $400$400$400$400$400
Safety key$5$5$5$5     
Temporary spare tire$150 $150      
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential        $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)        $500
Limited-slip rear differential       $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0   
6 kWh battery pack     $0   
Automatic start / stop $150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust       $250$250
Raised top speed limiter        $0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350     
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler      $200$200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100     
Aux input$50$50$50$50     
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200     
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25  
Approach detection$25$25$25$25     
Boost gauge       $75$75
Chronometer       $100$100
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100     
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals      $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650     
Synthetic suede steering wheel        $150
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0     
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200     
Upholstered instrument panel      $300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0$0
Suggestive steering    $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,995$5,895$7,995$7,895$6,905$8,430$9,830$8,780$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,100$2,000$1,010$2,535$3,935$2,885$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments-940-1,971-1,877-940-2,348-3,663-2,685-3,337

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

Model Year20182016
ModelMKZC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.8 in
Length193.9 in184.5 in
Width73.4 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested175080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-150150%
Total Not Requested50-50%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-150150%
Total Not Requested50-50%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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