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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: $42,815

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $51,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,481

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $47,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016201620162016
ModelMKZMKZSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseHybridSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,925 $35,925 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $34,129 $34,129 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Technology Package 2,250 2,250        
Reserve Package 3,150 3,150        
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 595 595        
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package     4,900      
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350    
Wood trim         0 0
Technology Package 2,048 2,048        
Reserve Package 2,867 2,867        
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 542 542        
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package     4,557      
Illuminated door sill trim plates     326 326    
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 5,995 5,995 8,200 3,300 2,950 0
Options (change) 5,457 5,457 7,627 3,070 2,744 0
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $42,815 $42,815 $94,175 $112,275 $153,575 $219,775
Total Invoice $40,481 $40,481 $87,649 $104,482 $142,890 $204,547

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,310
Model Year201320132016201620162016
ModelMKZMKZSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseHybridSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6CVTT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$42,815$42,815$94,175$112,275$153,575$219,775
Adjustments for Features-1000-9,620-9,620-14,495-18,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,715$42,815$84,555$102,655$139,080$200,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$18,100$54,525$116,425
Total Invoice$40,481$40,481$87,649$104,482$142,890$204,547
Adjustments for Features-950-8,953-8,952-13,487-17,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,386$40,481$78,696$95,530$129,403$187,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$0$16,834$50,707$108,358

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201320132016201620162016
ModelMKZMKZSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseHybridSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
CVT $1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power door closers     $300
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
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$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Night vision     $1750
Safety key$5$5    
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
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
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
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$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner     $1000
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,395$6,295$15,915$15,915$20,790$25,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$9,620$9,620$14,495$18,795
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-8,953-8,952-13,487-17,493

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132016
ModelMKZSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in101.8 in
Length194.1 in181.8 in
Width73.4 in73.9 in
Height58.2 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.413.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

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 alert200Yes
Lane keeping assist system200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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

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 alert200Yes
Lane keeping assist system200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

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