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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: $43,025

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $57,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,637

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $53,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelMKZMKZMKZCLS
TrimReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $47,830 $47,830 $92,200
Base Invoice $37,809 $44,960 $44,960 $85,746
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 595   595  
Sunroof 1,200      
Sunshade, rear, power 295      
Driver's Package   2,395    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0  
Premium Package 2       3,600
Obstacle detection, rear       1,110
Power trunk closer       520
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 542   542  
Sunroof 1,092      
Sunshade, rear, power 269      
Driver's Package   2,180    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0  
Premium Package 2       3,348
Obstacle detection, rear       1,032
Power trunk closer       484
Options (change) 2,090 2,395 595 5,230
Options (change) 1,903 2,180 542 4,864
Destination 925 925 925 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $43,025 $51,150 $49,350 $100,805
Total Invoice $40,637 $48,065 $46,427 $93,985

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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: $56,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,467
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelMKZMKZMKZCLS
TrimReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4141hp I4 H507hp V8
TransmissionT6T6CVTT7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 20?, 20480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$43,025$51,150$49,350$100,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,150-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,025$49,950$48,200$99,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,925$5,175$0
Total Invoice$40,637$48,065$46,427$93,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,128-1,082-881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,637$46,937$45,345$93,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,300$4,708$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201820182007
ModelMKZMKZMKZCLS
TrimReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$0
Upgraded floor mats $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,870$7,070$7,020$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,150$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,128-1,082-881

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182007
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 Weight3,740 lb.3,993 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
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested65063%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested212598%
Total Not Requested502%

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