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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,415

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $26,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,363

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $23,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMKZE-Class
TrimReserveE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,010 $59,790
Base Invoice $37,809 $55,605
Technology Package 2,495  
Climate Package 595  
Driver's Package 3,395  
Sunroof, large 2,995  
Premium 1 Package   4,450
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Rear Seat Package   440
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
AC power outlet   115
Heated steering wheel   490
Heated second row seats   625
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Technology Package 2,271  
Climate Package 542  
Driver's Package 3,090  
Sunroof, large 2,726  
Premium 1 Package   4,139
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Rear Seat Package   409
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
AC power outlet   107
Heated steering wheel   456
Heated second row seats   581
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 9,480 15,760
Options (change) 8,629 14,658
Destination 925 875
Total Price $50,415 $76,425
Total Invoice $47,363 $71,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,137
Model Year20182012
ModelMKZE-Class
TrimReserveE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$50,415$76,425
Adjustments for Features0-685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,415$75,740
Total Invoice$47,363$71,138
Adjustments for Features0-638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,363$70,500

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182012
ModelMKZE-Class
TrimReserveE550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Approach detection$25 
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
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,470$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-638

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20182012
ModelMKZE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.1 in
Length193.9 in191.7 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,740 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 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 system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
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 seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested202577%
Total Not Requested59023%
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%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%

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