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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: $41,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $31,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,509

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $29,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,645 $34,645 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $32,565 $32,565 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Package 102A 5,695 5,695      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Lane departure warning     875 875 875
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 590  
Package 102A 5,069 5,069      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Lane departure warning     814 814 814
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 549  
Options (change) 5,695 5,695 5,155 1,905 875
Options (change) 5,069 5,069 4,795 1,772 814
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $41,215 $41,215 $72,980 $76,930 $109,600
Total Invoice $38,509 $38,509 $67,937 $71,610 $101,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,431
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,215$41,215$72,980$76,930$109,600
Adjustments for Features0-275-4,570-5,410-9,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,215$40,940$68,410$71,520$99,765
Cost Above Minimum$275$0$0$3,110$31,355
Total Invoice$38,509$38,509$67,937$71,610$101,993
Adjustments for Features0-257-4,254-5,036-9,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,509$38,252$63,683$66,574$92,841
Cost Above Minimum$257$0$0$2,891$29,158

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
CVT $1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
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
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
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$4,595$4,870$9,165$10,005$14,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$4,570$5,410$9,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-4,254-5,036-9,152

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112016
ModelMKZCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in113.2 in
Length190.6 in194.5 in
Width72.2 in74.1 in
Height56.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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