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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: $35,605

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelMKZCLACLACLA
TrimBaseCLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $37,850 $47,850 $55,350
Navigation system 1,895      
Sunroof 1,200      
Xenon HID headlights 495      
Remote start 295      
Convenience Package   400 400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625
Interior Package   1,650 1,650  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Wood trim   325 325 325
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Navigation system 1,630      
Sunroof 1,032      
Xenon HID headlights 426      
Remote start 257      
Convenience Package   372 372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581
Interior Package   1,535 1,535  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Wood trim   302 302 302
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 3,885 7,850 7,000 7,000
Options (change) 3,345 7,300 6,509 6,509
Destination 740 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $35,605 $46,750 $55,900 $63,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 35
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,026
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelMKZCLACLACLA
TrimBaseCLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6221hp I4302hp I4382hp I4
TransmissionA6S7S7S8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,605$46,750$55,900$63,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,660-6,935-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,605$43,090$48,965$56,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,875$13,725

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2008202120212021
ModelMKZCLACLACLA
TrimBaseCLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed automated manual   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Chronometer  $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,715$8,375$11,650$11,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,660$6,935$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-654-938-785

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082021
ModelMKZCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in107.4 in
Length190.5 in184.6 in
Width72.2 in72.0 in
Height55.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
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
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 35

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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