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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: $48,585

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $48,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,751

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $44,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelMKZMKZCLS
TrimReserveBlack LabelCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,670 $47,830 $86,600
Base Invoice $37,488 $44,960 $80,538
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 595    
Sunroof 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power 305    
3.0L V6 4,000 4,000  
AWD 1,890 1,890  
Driver's Package   2,395  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Lighting Package     1,220
Comfort Package     1,750
Power trunk closer     510
Satellite radio     699
Proximity key     1,080
Obstacle detection, rear     1,100
Navigation system     1,240
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 542    
Sunroof 1,092    
Sunshade, rear, power 278    
3.0L V6 3,640 3,640  
AWD 1,786 1,777  
Driver's Package   2,180  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Lighting Package     1,135
Comfort Package     1,628
Power trunk closer     474
Satellite radio     650
Proximity key     1,004
Obstacle detection, rear     1,023
Navigation system     1,153
Options (change) 7,990 8,285 7,599
Options (change) 7,338 7,597 7,067
Destination 925 925 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $48,585 $57,040 $96,674
Total Invoice $45,751 $53,482 $90,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,819
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,016
Model Year201720172006
ModelMKZMKZCLS
TrimReserveBlack LabelCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6400hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 20480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$48,585$57,040$96,674
Adjustments for Features-730-2,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,855$54,810$96,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,955$0
Total Invoice$45,751$53,482$90,080
Adjustments for Features-687-2,0910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,064$51,391$90,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,327$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201720172006
ModelMKZMKZCLS
TrimReserveBlack LabelCLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote app$25$25 
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,695$9,195$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$2,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-687-2,0910

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172006
ModelMKZCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.4 in
Length193.9 in193.0 in
Width73.4 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.4,069 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 Reserve

Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65063%
Total Not Requested37537%

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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