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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: $37,080

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $37,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,904

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $35,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $30,021 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Navigation system 1,895      
Xenon HID headlights 495      
Sunroof 1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Folding second row seats   440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590    
Navigation system 1,630      
Xenon HID headlights 426      
Sunroof 1,032      
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Folding second row seats   409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549    
Options (change) 3,590 2,000 970 970
Options (change) 3,088 1,860 902 902
Destination 795 925 925 925
Total Price $37,080 $75,025 $101,395 $108,395
Total Invoice $33,904 $69,838 $94,362 $100,872

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,437
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,080$75,025$101,395$108,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,905-8,730-9,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,080$69,120$92,665$99,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,545$30,145
Total Invoice$33,904$69,838$94,362$100,872
Adjustments for Features0-5,497-8,124-8,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,904$64,341$86,238$92,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,897$28,035

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
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$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Chronometer  $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
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 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$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,800$8,705$11,530$11,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,905$8,730$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,497-8,124-8,496

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092014
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.4,256 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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