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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: $3,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,225 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $31,523 $29,807 $46,035
Package 103A 5,595    
Power passenger seat   400  
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Package 103A 4,812    
Power passenger seat   372  
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 5,595 10,855 9,605
Options (change) 4,812 10,095 8,932
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $40,670 $43,830 $60,030
Total Invoice $37,185 $40,827 $55,892

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,616
Model Year201020162016
ModelMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6208hp I4375hp 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$43,830$60,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,175-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,670$41,655$55,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,575
Total Invoice$37,185$40,827$55,892
Adjustments for Features0-2,026-4,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,185$38,801$51,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,622

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201020162016
ModelMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
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
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, rear$250  
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,400$6,575$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,026-4,469

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20102016
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
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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