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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,310

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $28,562 $29,807 $46,035
Navigation system 1,895    
Xenon HID headlights 495 850  
Sunroof 1,200    
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Power passenger seat   400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Wood trim   325 325
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Navigation system 1,630    
Xenon HID headlights 426 791  
Sunroof 1,032    
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Power passenger seat   372  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Wood trim   302 302
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 3,590 8,425 7,175
Options (change) 3,088 7,835 6,672
Destination 740 925 925
Total Price $35,310 $41,400 $57,600
Total Invoice $32,390 $38,567 $53,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,196
Model Year200820162016
ModelMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,310$41,400$57,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,200-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$38,200$51,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,575
Total Invoice$32,390$38,567$53,632
Adjustments for Features0-2,981-5,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,390$35,586$48,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,622

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200820162016
ModelMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,050$7,250$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,981-5,424

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082016
ModelMKZCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length190.5 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height55.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85054%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85054%

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