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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: $41,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $17,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,509

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $15,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelMKZMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseHybridSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,645 $34,645 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $32,565 $32,565 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Package 102A 5,695 5,695      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
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
Package 102A 5,069 5,069      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
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) 5,695 5,695 10,610 6,450 3,770
Options (change) 5,069 5,069 9,868 5,999 3,507
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $41,215 $41,215 $58,535 $66,575 $77,295
Total Invoice $38,509 $38,509 $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 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,659
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelMKZMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseHybridSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$41,215$41,215$58,535$66,575$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-275-7,080-6,880-7,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,215$40,940$51,455$59,695$69,865
Cost Above Minimum$275$0$0$8,240$18,410
Total Invoice$38,509$38,509$54,503$61,980$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-257-6,592-6,405-6,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,509$38,252$47,911$55,575$65,034
Cost Above Minimum$257$0$0$7,664$17,123

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelMKZMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseHybridSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
CVT $1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50
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
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
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$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,405$5,680$12,485$12,285$12,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$7,080$6,880$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-6,592-6,405-6,916

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20112016
ModelMKZSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.4 in95.7 in
Length190.6 in162.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height56.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.510.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested206553%
Total Not Requested180047%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested206553%
Total Not Requested180047%

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 clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191581%
Total Not Requested45019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76550%
Total Not Requested75050%

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 clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191581%
Total Not Requested45019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126588%
Total Not Requested17512%

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