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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: $44,220

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $31,014

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,759

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $28,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $35,925 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $34,129 $34,129 $60,357 $80,538
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 595 595    
Sunshade, rear, power 275 275    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Preferred Package 5,330 5,330    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Premium Package     3,650  
Power trunk closer     510 510
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100 1,100
Comfort Package       1,750
Navigation system       1,240
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 542 542    
Sunshade, rear, power 251 251    
Sunroof 1,092 1,092    
Preferred Package 4,850 4,850    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Premium Package     3,395  
Power trunk closer     474 474
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023 1,023
Comfort Package       1,628
Navigation system       1,153
Options (change) 7,400 7,400 8,259 7,599
Options (change) 6,735 6,735 7,681 7,067
Destination 895 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $44,220 $44,220 $75,234 $96,674
Total Invoice $41,759 $41,759 $70,113 $90,080

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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: $31,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,430
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14700, 14480, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,220$44,220$75,234$96,674
Adjustments for Features-30-800-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,190$44,140$75,234$96,574
Cost Above Minimum$50$0$0$21,340
Total Invoice$41,759$41,759$70,113$90,080
Adjustments for Features-28-760-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,731$41,683$70,113$89,987
Cost Above Minimum$48$0$0$19,874

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,920$6,970$6,890$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$80$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-760-93

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132006
ModelMKZCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.4 in
Length194.1 in193.0 in
Width73.4 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
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 audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested187549%
Total Not Requested192551%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
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 audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested187549%
Total Not Requested192551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 480W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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