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

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,865

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid   
Difference: $20,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,102

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid   
Difference: $18,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseHybridGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Package 102A 5,695 5,695          
Sport Appearance Package 795            
Remote start 345 345          
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0          
Aluminum trim   195 0 0 0    
Premium 2 Package     6,190 2,120 2,000    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570 570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720    
designo Package         4,200    
Package 102A 5,069 5,069          
Sport Appearance Package 708            
Remote start 307 307          
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0          
Aluminum trim   174 0 0 0    
Premium 2 Package     5,757 1,972 1,860    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507      
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530 530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670    
designo Package         3,906    
Options (change) 6,835 6,235 9,100 5,030 7,490 0 0
Options (change) 6,084 5,550 8,464 4,679 6,966 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $42,465 $41,865 $62,295 $73,775 $71,100 $103,545 $110,695
Total Invoice $39,636 $39,102 $58,005 $68,682 $65,907 $96,367 $103,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,412
Model Year2012201220182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseHybridGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$42,465$41,865$62,295$73,775$71,100$103,545$110,695
Adjustments for Features0-575-5,400-9,075-10,050-11,475-12,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,465$41,290$56,895$64,700$61,050$92,070$98,570
Cost Above Minimum$1,175$0$0$7,805$4,155$35,175$41,675
Total Invoice$39,636$39,102$58,005$68,682$65,907$96,367$103,016
Adjustments for Features0-537-5,028-8,449-9,316-10,680-11,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,636$38,565$52,977$60,233$56,591$85,687$91,732
Cost Above Minimum$1,071$0$0$7,256$3,614$32,710$38,755

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2012201220182018201820182018
ModelMKZMKZGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseHybridGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
CVT $1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400   
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75$75
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Safety key$5$5     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Detailed driving style feedback $100     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Door sill trim plates $100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600     
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,455$5,030$9,855$13,530$14,505$15,930$16,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$5,400$9,075$10,050$11,475$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-537-5,028-8,449-9,316-10,680-11,284

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20122018
ModelMKZGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in114.8 in
Length190.6 in189.1 in
Width72.2 in75.8 in
Height56.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.580.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%
Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149033%
Total Not Requested300067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%

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