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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: $30,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,265

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $28,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $35,925 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $34,129 $34,129 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
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     2,800 2,800 2,800
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 800  
Heated steering wheel     250 250  
Premium Package       4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats       625 625
Special order charge       250  
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     2,604 2,604 2,604
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 744  
Heated steering wheel     233 233  
Premium Package       3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats       581 581
Special order charge       233  
Options (change) 9,055 9,055 8,830 10,655 7,165
Options (change) 8,241 8,241 8,213 9,910 6,663
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Total Price $45,875 $45,875 $76,655 $85,680 $115,890
Total Invoice $43,265 $43,265 $71,355 $79,748 $107,842

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,792
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14700, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,875$45,875$76,655$85,680$115,890
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,495-4,410-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,775$45,875$75,160$81,270$108,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$6,110$33,520
Total Invoice$43,265$43,265$71,355$79,748$107,842
Adjustments for Features-940-1,392-4,105-6,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,171$43,265$69,963$75,643$101,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$0$5,680$31,170

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132013201620162016
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 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
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
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
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   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$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$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat    $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,745$6,645$8,140$11,055$13,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,495$4,410$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-940-1,392-4,105-6,709

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132016
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.4,035 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 system200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested295078%
Total Not Requested85022%

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 system200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested295078%
Total Not Requested85022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

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