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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: $37,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201720172017
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,995 $38,995 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Technology Package 2,495 2,495      
Climate Package 595 595      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Sunshade, rear, power 295 295      
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Premium 2 Package     4,200    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Heated second row seats     625 625 625
Special order charge     250 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     800 800  
Heated steering wheel     250 250  
Premium Package       4,200 2,500
Technology Package 2,271 2,271      
Climate Package 542 542      
Sunroof 1,092 1,092      
Sunshade, rear, power 269 269      
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Premium 2 Package     3,906    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Heated second row seats     581 581 581
Special order charge     233 233  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     744 744  
Heated steering wheel     233 233  
Premium Package       3,906 2,325
Options (change) 4,585 4,585 13,355 10,105 5,375
Options (change) 4,174 4,174 12,422 9,399 4,999
Destination 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $44,575 $44,575 $81,830 $85,880 $115,200

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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: $34,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,676
Model Year20192019201720172017
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$44,575$44,575$81,830$85,880$115,200
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,510-4,010-6,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,475$44,575$79,320$81,870$108,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$2,550$29,070

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20192019201720172017
ModelMKZMKZCLSCLSCLS
TrimReserveHybrid ReserveCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
CVT $1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$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$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Approach detection$25$25   
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,395$5,295$7,805$9,305$12,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,510$4,010$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-2,336-3,732-6,337

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20192017
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.4,035 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 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-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested65061%
Total Not Requested41539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested157586%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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