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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: $45,090

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014202120212021
ModelMKZCLACLACLA
TrimBaseCLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,190 $37,850 $47,850 $55,350
Technology Package 2,250      
Reserve Package 3,195      
Summer Tire Handling Package 1,565      
Sunroof, large 2,995 1,480 1,480 1,480
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500 1,500
Interior Package   1,650 1,650  
Parktronic Package   970 970 970
Convenience Package   400 400 400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   500   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850 850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850    
Wood trim     325 325
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Technology Package 2,048      
Reserve Package 2,908      
Summer Tire Handling Package 1,425      
Sunroof, large 2,726 1,376 1,376 1,376
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674 1,674
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395 1,395
Interior Package   1,535 1,535  
Parktronic Package   902 902 902
Convenience Package   372 372 372
Illuminated door sill trim plates   465   326
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791 791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791    
Wood trim     302 302
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 10,005 13,020 11,995 12,345
Options (change) 9,107 12,109 11,155 11,481
Destination 895 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $45,090 $51,920 $60,895 $68,745

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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: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,170
Model Year2014202120212021
ModelMKZCLACLACLA
TrimBaseCLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4221hp I4302hp I4382hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7S8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,090$51,920$60,895$68,745
Adjustments for Features-8950-3,475-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,195$51,920$57,420$65,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500$13,600

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2014202120212021
ModelMKZCLACLACLA
TrimBaseCLA 250AMG CLA 35AMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed automated manual   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power trunk closer$350   
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Interior trim, special color   $0
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 trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,285$6,390$9,865$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$0$3,475$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-8440-696-588

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20142021
ModelMKZCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.4 in
Length194.1 in184.6 in
Width73.4 in72.0 in
Height58.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Summer Tire Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
245/40YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 35

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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