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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: $45,875

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $37,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,265

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $34,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $35,925 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $34,129 $34,129 $66,960 $89,187
Technology Package 2,250 2,250    
Preferred Package 5,330 5,330    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power 275 275    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package     4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250 250
Folding second row seats     440  
Heated steering wheel     490  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 850
Technology Package 2,048 2,048    
Preferred Package 4,850 4,850    
Sunroof 1,092 1,092    
Sunshade, rear, power 251 251    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package     4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     250 250
Folding second row seats     409  
Heated steering wheel     456  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 791
Options (change) 9,055 9,055 10,915 9,335
Options (change) 8,241 8,241 10,169 8,700
Destination 895 895 905 905
Total Price $45,875 $45,875 $83,820 $106,140
Total Invoice $43,265 $43,265 $78,034 $98,792

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,921
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14700, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,875$45,875$83,820$106,140
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,160-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,775$45,875$80,660$101,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$21,120
Total Invoice$43,265$43,265$78,034$98,792
Adjustments for Features-940-2,942-4,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,171$43,265$75,092$94,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$0$19,642

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,045$4,945$8,105$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,160$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments-940-2,942-4,058

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132013
ModelMKZCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length194.1 in194.5 in
Width73.4 in74.1 in
Height58.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane keeping assist system200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested285075%
Total Not Requested95025%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane keeping assist system200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested285075%
Total Not Requested95025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested227598%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested195078%
Total Not Requested55022%

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