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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: $35,880

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $22,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,872

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $21,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,695 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $30,021 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Navigation system 1,895      
Xenon HID headlights 495      
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990  
Special order charge   250 250  
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Navigation system 1,630      
Xenon HID headlights 426      
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921  
Special order charge   233 233  
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 2,390 10,610 6,450 3,770
Options (change) 2,056 9,868 5,999 3,507
Destination 795 925 925 925
Total Price $35,880 $58,535 $66,575 $77,295
Total Invoice $32,872 $54,503 $61,980 $71,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,902
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionA6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,880$58,535$66,575$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-9,375-9,175-9,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,880$49,160$57,400$67,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$18,410
Total Invoice$32,872$54,503$61,980$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-8,729-8,542-9,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,872$45,774$53,438$62,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$17,123

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
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, rear$250   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
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$150$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 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel 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   
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$150$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$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$13,450$13,250$13,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,375$9,175$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,729-8,542-9,053

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092016
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 SLK300

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested81534%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51534%
Total Not Requested100066%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested81534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

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