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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: $44,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $39,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,699

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $36,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,190 $35,190 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $32,521 $33,431 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Technology Package 2,250 2,250      
Preferred Package 5,375 5,375      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Sunshade, rear, power 275 275      
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package     4,150 3,690 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Heated second row seats     625 625 625
Special order charge     250 250 250
Folding second row seats     440    
Heated steering wheel     490    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 850  
Technology Package 2,048 2,048      
Preferred Package 4,892 4,892      
Sunroof 1,092 1,092      
Sunshade, rear, power 251 251      
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package     3,860 3,432 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Heated second row seats     581 581 581
Special order charge     233 233 233
Folding second row seats     409    
Heated steering wheel     456    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 791  
Options (change) 9,100 9,100 10,675 9,335 8,485
Options (change) 8,283 8,283 9,929 8,683 7,892
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Total Price $44,185 $45,185 $83,700 $109,760 $115,910
Total Invoice $41,699 $42,609 $77,907 $102,143 $107,862

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,361
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseHybridCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
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)245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,185$45,185$83,700$109,760$115,910
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,160-6,160-6,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,085$45,185$80,540$103,600$109,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$23,060$28,910
Total Invoice$41,699$42,609$77,907$102,143$107,862
Adjustments for Features-940-2,941-5,733-6,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,605$42,609$74,966$96,410$101,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,004$0$21,444$26,885

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142014201420142014
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 
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  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Remote app  $25$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
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   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
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$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
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$100
Total Value of Features$5,195$5,095$8,255$11,255$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,160$6,160$6,460
Value of Feature Adjustments-940-2,941-5,733-6,011

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142014
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.4,256 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 departure prevention system, steering-based200No
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
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
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 departure prevention system, steering-based200No
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
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
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
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested217598%
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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested195078%
Total Not Requested55022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested195078%
Total Not Requested55022%

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