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

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,640

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $36,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,356

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $33,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelMKZMKZGLSGLSGLS
TrimBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,605 $45,605 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $42,869 $42,869 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Technology Package 2,495 2,495      
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 595 595      
Cargo net 25 25      
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995      
Multicontour seats     1,100    
Lighting Package     1,390    
Premium 1 Package     3,830    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800    
Special order charge     250    
Obstacle detection, rear     970    
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 1,375  
designo Edition     4,900 4,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720    
Wood trim, alternative type     160 160 160
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570    
Heated second row seats     620 620  
Heated steering wheel     250 250  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090  
Technology Package 2,271 2,271      
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 542 542      
Cargo net 23 23      
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726      
Multicontour seats     1,023    
Lighting Package     1,293    
Premium 1 Package     3,562    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744    
Special order charge     233    
Obstacle detection, rear     902    
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 1,279  
designo Edition     4,557 3,906  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670    
Wood trim, alternative type     149 149 149
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530    
Heated second row seats     577 577  
Heated steering wheel     233 233  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014  
Options (change) 6,110 6,110 18,900 7,695 160
Options (change) 5,562 5,562 17,580 7,158 149
Destination 925 925 995 995 995
Total Price $52,640 $52,640 $89,445 $103,640 $126,455
Total Invoice $49,356 $49,356 $83,257 $96,457 $117,673

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,539
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelMKZMKZGLSGLSGLS
TrimBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 1180, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$52,640$52,640$89,445$103,640$126,455
Adjustments for Features-1000-8,010-9,950-10,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,540$52,640$81,435$93,690$116,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$12,255$35,020
Total Invoice$49,356$49,356$83,257$96,457$117,673
Adjustments for Features-940-7,456-9,260-9,306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,262$49,356$75,801$87,197$108,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$0$11,396$32,566

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelMKZMKZGLSGLSGLS
TrimBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
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   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription$200$200   
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,960$6,860$14,870$16,810$16,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$8,010$9,950$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-940-7,456-9,260-9,306

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20162018
ModelMKZGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in121.1 in
Length194.1 in202.0 in
Width73.4 in76.1 in
Height58.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.449.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.493.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested76530%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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