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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: $40,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,225 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $31,523 $29,295 $45,105
Package 103A 5,595    
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Package 103A 4,812    
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 5,595 11,325 10,475
Options (change) 4,812 10,532 9,741
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $40,670 $43,750 $59,900
Total Invoice $37,185 $40,752 $55,771

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year201020152015
ModelMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$40,670$43,750$59,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,670$40,925$54,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,625
Total Invoice$37,185$40,752$55,771
Adjustments for Features0-2,631-4,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,185$38,121$50,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,669

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201020152015
ModelMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
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 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,150$6,975$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,631-4,981

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20102015
ModelMKZCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in182.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height56.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested296578%
Total Not Requested85022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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%

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