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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,080

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $56,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,904

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $53,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012201220122012
ModelMKZS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,695 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $30,021 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Navigation system 1,895            
Xenon HID headlights 495            
Sunroof 1,200            
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0   0
Navigation system 1,630            
Xenon HID headlights 426            
Sunroof 1,032            
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0   0
Options (change) 3,590 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,088 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $37,080 $93,725 $94,425 $96,375 $141,175 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $33,904 $87,296 $87,947 $89,760 $131,424 $151,810 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,797
Model Year2009201220122012201220122012
ModelMKZS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine263hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionA6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$37,080$93,725$94,425$96,375$141,175$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,080-7,780-6,030-11,880-19,230-19,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,080$87,645$86,645$90,345$129,295$143,745$194,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$3,700$42,650$57,100$108,000
Total Invoice$33,904$87,296$87,947$89,760$131,424$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-5,663-7,246-5,616-11,059-17,913-17,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,904$81,633$80,701$84,144$120,365$133,897$181,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$0$3,443$39,664$53,196$100,508

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

Model Year2009201220122012201220122012
ModelMKZS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
FWD$0      
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Lane departure prevention     $150$150
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Night vision     $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25      
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300      
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,950$10,030$11,730$9,980$15,830$23,180$23,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,080$7,780$6,030$11,880$19,230$19,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,663-7,246-5,616-11,059-17,913-17,903

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20092012
ModelMKZS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase107.4 in124.6 in
Length190.5 in206.5 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height55.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.4 ft3

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