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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: $59,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,759

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $55,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelMKZMKZCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $35,925 $96,300
Base Invoice $34,129 $34,129 $89,559
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 595 595  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Sunshade, rear, power 275 275  
Preferred Package 5,330 5,330  
Premium Package 1     3,200
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 542 542  
Sunroof 1,092 1,092  
Sunshade, rear, power 251 251  
Preferred Package 4,850 4,850  
Premium Package 1     2,976
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060
Options (change) 7,400 7,400 4,340
Options (change) 6,735 6,735 4,036
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $44,220 $44,220 $104,115
Total Invoice $41,759 $41,759 $97,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,717
Model Year201320132009
ModelMKZMKZCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H507hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14700, 14480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,220$44,220$104,115
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,120$44,220$102,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$41,759$41,759$97,070
Adjustments for Features-940-1,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,665$41,759$95,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320132009
ModelMKZMKZCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $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
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $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$6,645$6,545$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-940-1,688

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132009
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.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.3 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 ft315.9 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested210055%
Total Not Requested170045%

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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested210055%
Total Not Requested170045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%

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