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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: $35,310

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $32,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $30,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $28,562 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Navigation system 1,895      
Xenon HID headlights 495      
Sunroof 1,200      
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Navigation system 1,630      
Xenon HID headlights 426      
Sunroof 1,032      
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Options (change) 3,590 1,030 1,030 0
Options (change) 3,088 958 958 0
Destination 740 925 925 925
Total Price $35,310 $67,945 $75,155 $107,475
Total Invoice $32,390 $63,254 $69,959 $100,017

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,777
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,310$67,945$75,155$107,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,390-6,730-11,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$63,555$68,425$96,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,870$32,815
Total Invoice$32,390$63,254$69,959$100,017
Adjustments for Features0-4,087-6,265-10,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,390$59,167$63,694$89,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,527$30,516

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$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 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$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$100
Total Value of Features$3,725$8,115$10,455$14,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,390$6,730$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,087-6,265-10,334

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082015
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.4,035 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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