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

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,110

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $29,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,358

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $27,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMKZSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,980 $53,300
Base Invoice $28,562 $49,569
Navigation system 1,895  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Lighting Package   1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Wood trim   690
Upgraded leather upholstery   630
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   760
Navigation system 1,630  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Lighting Package   995
Multimedia Package   2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Wood trim   642
Upgraded leather upholstery   586
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   707
Options (change) 2,390 9,350
Options (change) 2,056 8,697
Destination 740 875
Total Price $34,110 $63,525
Total Invoice $31,358 $59,141

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,940
Model Year20082011
ModelMKZSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,110$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-7,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,110$56,175
Total Invoice$31,358$59,141
Adjustments for Features0-6,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,358$52,298

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082011
ModelMKZSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,750$11,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,843

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082011
ModelMKZSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.4 in95.7 in
Length190.5 in160.7 in
Width72.2 in70.4 in
Height55.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.89.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90089%
Total Not Requested11511%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested124058%
Total Not Requested90042%

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