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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: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelMKZMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $43,525 $56,225 $68,925
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $40,478 $52,289 $64,100
Package 102A 5,695 5,695      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390
Automatic climate control, front     760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     990 990  
Special order charge     250 250  
Package 102A 5,069 5,069      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293
Automatic climate control, front     707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     921 921  
Special order charge     233 233  
Options (change) 5,695 5,695 10,590 9,820 5,990
Options (change) 5,069 5,069 9,851 9,135 5,572
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $41,325 $41,325 $55,040 $66,970 $75,840
Total Invoice $38,621 $38,621 $51,254 $62,349 $70,597

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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: $8,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,601
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelMKZMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTM6T7T7
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$41,325$41,325$55,040$66,970$75,840
Adjustments for Features0-425-5,830-6,980-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,325$40,900$49,210$59,990$68,035
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0$10,780$18,825
Total Invoice$38,621$38,621$51,254$62,349$70,597
Adjustments for Features0-397-5,429-6,498-7,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,621$38,224$45,825$55,851$63,332
Cost Above Minimum$397$0$0$10,026$17,507

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelMKZMKZSLKSLKSLK
TrimBaseHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200   
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
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, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $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
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot  $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
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
Total Value of Features$5,480$5,905$11,310$12,460$13,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$5,830$6,980$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-5,429-6,498-7,265

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122014
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested186548%
Total Not Requested200052%

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
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested186548%
Total Not Requested200052%

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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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