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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: $39,970

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $16,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,891

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $14,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelMKZMKZSLKSLK
TrimBaseHybridSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,925 $35,925 $42,500 $54,800
Base Invoice $34,129 $34,129 $39,525 $50,964
Reserve Package 3,150 3,150    
Lighting Package     1,090 1,090
Multimedia Package     2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package     2,590 2,590
Dynamic Handling Package     990 990
Special order charge     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Proximity key     650 650
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Illuminated door sill trim plates     700 700
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Wood trim     990 990
Reserve Package 2,867 2,867    
Lighting Package     1,014 1,014
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package     2,409 2,409
Dynamic Handling Package     921 921
Special order charge     233 233
Automatic climate control, front     707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Proximity key     605 605
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Illuminated door sill trim plates     651 651
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Wood trim     921 921
Options (change) 3,150 3,150 12,630 11,860
Options (change) 2,867 2,867 11,749 11,033
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $39,970 $39,970 $56,005 $67,535
Total Invoice $37,891 $37,891 $52,149 $62,872

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,670
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelMKZMKZSLKSLK
TrimBaseHybridSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTM6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,970$39,970$56,005$67,535
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,955-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,870$39,970$52,050$62,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$10,380
Total Invoice$37,891$37,891$52,149$62,872
Adjustments for Features-950-3,683-4,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,796$37,891$48,466$58,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$0$9,653

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelMKZMKZSLKSLK
TrimBaseHybridSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr 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
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,670$6,570$10,525$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,955$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-3,683-4,753

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20132012
ModelMKZSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in95.7 in
Length194.1 in162.8 in
Width73.4 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.410.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested125052%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested125052%

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 trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75078%
Total Not Requested21522%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75078%
Total Not Requested21522%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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