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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: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $34,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $32,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Package 102A 5,695 5,695      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Lane departure warning     875 875 875
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Folding second row seats     440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590    
Package 102A 5,069 5,069      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Lane departure warning     814 814 814
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Folding second row seats     409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549    
Options (change) 5,695 5,695 2,875 1,845 1,845
Options (change) 5,069 5,069 2,674 1,716 1,716
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $41,325 $41,325 $75,900 $102,270 $109,270
Total Invoice $38,621 $38,621 $70,652 $95,176 $101,686

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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: $30,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,881
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
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)225/50-17225/50-17255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$41,325$41,325$75,900$102,270$109,270
Adjustments for Features0-425-4,885-7,710-8,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,325$40,900$71,015$94,560$101,160
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0$23,545$30,145
Total Invoice$38,621$38,621$70,652$95,176$101,686
Adjustments for Features0-397-4,547-7,175-7,547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,621$38,224$66,105$88,001$94,139
Cost Above Minimum$397$0$0$21,896$28,034

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG 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$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$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
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$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 $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
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$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$200
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$3,655$4,080$8,540$11,365$11,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$4,885$7,710$8,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-4,547-7,175-7,547

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122014
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.4,256 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested281573%
Total Not Requested105027%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested281573%
Total Not Requested105027%

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%
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

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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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