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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,430

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $42,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,566

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $40,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelMKZCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,305 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $27,054 $69,890 $101,277
Satellite radio 195    
Navigation system 1,500    
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 995    
Sunroof 1,200    
Xenon HID headlights 495    
Folding second row seats   440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Satellite radio 168    
Navigation system 1,290    
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers 856    
Sunroof 1,032    
Xenon HID headlights 426    
Folding second row seats   409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Options (change) 4,385 1,030 0
Options (change) 3,772 958 0
Destination 740 995 995
Total Price $34,430 $77,175 $109,895
Total Invoice $31,566 $71,843 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,384
Model Year200720182018
ModelMKZCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,430$77,175$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-7,405-11,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,430$69,770$98,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,970
Total Invoice$31,566$71,843$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-6,893-10,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,566$64,950$91,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,941

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200720182018
ModelMKZCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,875$10,280$14,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,405$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,893-10,381

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20072018
ModelMKZCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in113.2 in
Length190.5 in194.5 in
Width72.2 in74.1 in
Height55.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.3 ft3

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