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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: $47,115

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620192019
ModelMKZMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseBlack LabelCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $45,605 $33,100 $53,100
Technology Package 2,495 2,495    
Reserve Package 4,420      
Summer Tire Handling Package 1,565      
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 1,480 1,480
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package     1,500 1,500
Interior Package     1,650  
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     400 400
Illuminated door sill trim plates     500 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Wood trim       325
Technology Package 2,271 2,271    
Reserve Package 4,022      
Summer Tire Handling Package 1,425      
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 1,376 1,376
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Driver Assistance Package     1,395 1,395
Interior Package     1,535  
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     372 372
Illuminated door sill trim plates     465 326
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Wood trim       302
Options (change) 11,475 5,490 13,020 12,345
Options (change) 10,444 4,997 12,109 11,481
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $47,590 $52,020 $47,115 $66,440

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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 CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,598
Model Year2016201620192019
ModelMKZMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseBlack LabelCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$47,590$52,020$47,115$66,440
Adjustments for Features-1,395-2,8950-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,195$49,125$47,115$63,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,930$0$16,200

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2016201620192019
ModelMKZMKZCLACLA
TrimBaseBlack LabelCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather door panel trim $250  
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,535$9,035$6,140$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$2,895$0$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,313-2,7150-587

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162019
ModelMKZCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length194.1 in182.3 in
Width73.4 in70.0 in
Height58.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.1 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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested210063%
Total Not Requested125037%
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
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

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
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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 CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
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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