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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: $38,050

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $23,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,192

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $20,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMKZSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,925 $53,300
Base Invoice $34,129 $49,569
3.7L V6 1,230  
Lighting Package   1,070
Premium 1 Package   2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Automatic climate control, front   760
Wood trim   690
Upgraded leather upholstery   630
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700
3.7L V6 1,168  
Lighting Package   995
Premium 1 Package   2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Automatic climate control, front   707
Wood trim   642
Upgraded leather upholstery   586
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651
Options (change) 1,230 7,160
Options (change) 1,168 6,660
Destination 895 875
Total Price $38,050 $61,335
Total Invoice $36,192 $57,104

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,267
Model Year20132011
ModelMKZSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,050$61,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,050$57,420
Total Invoice$36,192$57,104
Adjustments for Features0-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,192$53,459

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132011
ModelMKZSLK
TrimBaseSLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,320$11,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,645

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132011
ModelMKZSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in95.7 in
Length194.1 in160.7 in
Width73.4 in70.4 in
Height58.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.49.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested116556%
Total Not Requested90044%

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