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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: $17,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,358

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $16,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,980 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $28,562 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Navigation system 1,895      
Xenon HID headlights 495      
Becker Map Pilot   800 800 800
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Analog clock   250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990  
Special order charge   250 250  
Navigation system 1,630      
Xenon HID headlights 426      
Becker Map Pilot   744 744 744
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Analog clock   233 233  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921  
Special order charge   233 233  
Options (change) 2,390 6,900 6,130 3,250
Options (change) 2,056 6,419 5,703 3,023
Destination 740 925 925 925
Total Price $34,110 $51,775 $64,705 $75,075
Total Invoice $31,358 $48,218 $60,243 $69,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,973
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,110$51,775$64,705$75,075
Adjustments for Features0-7,395-8,545-10,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,110$44,380$56,160$64,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780$20,535
Total Invoice$31,358$48,218$60,243$69,885
Adjustments for Features0-6,887-7,956-9,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,358$41,331$52,287$60,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,956$19,096

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Roll bar $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,215$11,610$12,760$14,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,395$8,545$10,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,887-7,956-9,458

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20082015
ModelMKZSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.4 in95.7 in
Length190.5 in162.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height55.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.810.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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