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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: $54,240

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $51,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,878

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $47,914

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelMKZCLS
TrimBlack LabelCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,830 $95,900
Base Invoice $44,960 $89,187
Technology Package 2,395  
Climate Package 695  
Driver's Package 2,395  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Technology Package 2,180  
Climate Package 633  
Driver's Package 2,180  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Options (change) 5,485 9,335
Options (change) 4,993 8,700
Destination 925 905
Total Price $54,240 $106,140
Total Invoice $50,878 $98,792

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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: $50,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,997
Model Year20172013
ModelMKZCLS
TrimBlack LabelCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 20610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,240$106,140
Adjustments for Features0-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,240$105,155
Total Invoice$50,878$98,792
Adjustments for Features0-917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,878$97,875

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172013
ModelMKZCLS
TrimBlack LabelCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,195$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-917

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172013
ModelMKZCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length193.9 in194.5 in
Width73.4 in74.1 in
Height58.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.4,159 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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Total Requested52551%
Total Not Requested50049%

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-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested45018%

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