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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: $41,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $51,812

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,928

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $47,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelMKZMKZS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseHybridS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017
Package 102A 5,695 5,695        
Remote start 345 345        
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0 0
Polished alloy wheels         1,700  
Package 102A 5,069 5,069        
Remote start 307 307        
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0 0
Polished alloy wheels         1,581  
Options (change) 6,040 6,040 0 0 1,700 0
Options (change) 5,376 5,376 0 0 1,581 0
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $41,670 $41,670 $97,525 $93,482 $147,325 $229,925
Total Invoice $38,928 $38,928 $90,763 $86,720 $137,077 $214,042

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,727
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,222
Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelMKZMKZS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseHybridS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6CVTT9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$41,670$41,670$97,525$93,482$147,325$229,925
Adjustments for Features0-425-7,385-7,510-12,660-25,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,670$41,245$90,140$85,972$134,665$204,465
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$4,168$0$48,693$118,493
Total Invoice$38,928$38,928$90,763$86,720$137,077$214,042
Adjustments for Features0-397-6,873-6,967-11,779-23,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,928$38,531$83,890$79,753$125,298$190,341
Cost Above Minimum$397$0$4,137$0$45,545$110,588

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

Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelMKZMKZS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseHybridS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
CVT $1000    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator   $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Animal detection, night     $50
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row     $50
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200   $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear     $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system     $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Lane keeping assist     $400
Night vision     $1750
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection     $50
Pedestrian detection, night     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key$5$5    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration   $200  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Front splitter spoiler    $200$200
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row     $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated front row armrests     $100
Heated second row armrests     $100
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225
Power footrest, right rear seat     $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75
Power legrest, right second row seat     $500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, second row seats     $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats     $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150
Rapid-heating front seats    $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels  $350$350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension     $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,155$6,580$13,540$13,665$18,815$31,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$7,385$7,510$12,660$25,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-6,873-6,967-11,779-23,701

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

Model Year20122017
ModelMKZS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase107.4 in124.6 in
Length190.6 in206.5 in
Width72.2 in74.8 in
Height56.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft316.3 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 wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested351591%
Total Not Requested3509%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested351591%
Total Not Requested3509%

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