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

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,110

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $52,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,358

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $49,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelMKZSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,980 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $28,562 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Navigation system 1,895        
Xenon HID headlights 495        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590 590
Wood trim       0 0
Navigation system 1,630        
Xenon HID headlights 426        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549 549
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,390 590 590 590 590
Options (change) 2,056 549 549 549 549
Destination 740 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,110 $86,565 $109,565 $151,215 $220,365
Total Invoice $31,358 $80,571 $101,961 $140,695 $205,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,960
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelMKZSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionA6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,110$86,565$109,565$151,215$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-12,090-15,140-20,115-26,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,110$74,475$94,425$131,100$193,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950$56,625$119,475
Total Invoice$31,358$80,571$101,961$140,695$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-11,253-14,089-18,716-24,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,358$69,318$87,872$121,979$180,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,554$52,661$111,193

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelMKZSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,825$15,915$18,965$23,940$30,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,090$15,140$20,115$26,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,253-14,089-18,716-24,585

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082016
ModelMKZSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.4 in101.8 in
Length190.5 in181.8 in
Width72.2 in73.9 in
Height55.9 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.813.5 ft3

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