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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: $44,575

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $38,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLS
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,995 $38,995 $71,300 $94,900
Technology Package 2,495 2,495    
Climate Package 595 595    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power 295 295    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package     4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250 250
Folding second row seats     440  
Heated steering wheel     490  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 850
Technology Package 2,271 2,271    
Climate Package 542 542    
Sunroof 1,092 1,092    
Sunshade, rear, power 269 269    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package     4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     250 250
Folding second row seats     409  
Heated steering wheel     456  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 791
Options (change) 4,585 4,585 10,915 9,335
Options (change) 4,174 4,174 10,169 8,700
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $44,575 $44,575 $83,090 $105,110

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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: $36,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,115
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLS
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,575$44,575$83,090$105,110
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,235-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,475$44,575$80,855$101,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$20,820

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2019201920122012
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLS
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
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$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Residual heat  $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Approach detection$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,920$4,820$7,055$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,235$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-2,081-3,197

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20192012
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 Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested177576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%

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