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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: $50,470

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $65,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,378

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $60,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelMKZMKZCLS
TrimBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,605 $45,605 $107,800
Base Invoice $42,869 $42,869 $100,254
Technology Package 2,495 2,495  
Sunroof 1,475 1,475  
Driver Assistance Package     2,800
Premium Package     3,740
Heated second row seats     625
Technology Package 2,271 2,271  
Sunroof 1,343 1,343  
Driver Assistance Package     2,604
Premium Package     3,478
Heated second row seats     581
Options (change) 3,970 3,970 7,165
Options (change) 3,614 3,614 6,663
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $50,470 $50,470 $115,890
Total Invoice $47,378 $47,378 $107,842

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,105
Model Year201520152016
ModelMKZMKZCLS
TrimBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H577hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$50,470$50,470$115,890
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,370$50,470$110,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$47,378$47,378$107,842
Adjustments for Features-940-5,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,284$47,378$102,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201520152016
ModelMKZMKZCLS
TrimBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$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
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
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
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Residual heat  $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
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,670$5,570$11,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-940-5,453

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152016
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 Black Label

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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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