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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $8,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $47,955 $54,625 $65,255
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $44,398 $50,460 $60,180
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710      
iPod integration 375 375 375      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,750 1,750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650      
CD player, remote       335 335  
Select Plus Package       1,255    
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660      
iPod integration 349 349 349      
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 1,593 1,593  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604      
CD player, remote       305 305  
Select Plus Package       1,143    
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 8,585 3,340 2,085 0
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 7,985 3,041 1,898 0
Destination 825 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $42,410 $44,110 $46,310 $52,220 $57,635 $66,180
Total Invoice $39,500 $41,081 $43,127 $48,364 $53,283 $61,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,358
Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/45-19255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$42,410$44,110$46,310$52,220$57,635$66,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-4,865-7,215-9,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$42,935$44,860$47,355$50,420$56,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0$3,065$9,585
Total Invoice$39,500$41,081$43,127$48,364$53,283$61,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-4,506-6,670-8,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$39,987$41,777$43,858$46,613$52,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0$2,755$8,716

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassContinentalContinentalContinental
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active glove box   $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Safety key   $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75 
Wiper de-icer     $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0
Body kit$0 $0   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100$100
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player, remote   $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription     $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  $150
Boost gauge    $75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Metal pedals$75 $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Upgraded floor mats     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,255$5,430$5,705$9,120$11,470$13,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$4,865$7,215$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-4,506-6,670-8,531

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20082018
ModelC-ClassContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.9 in
Length182.3 in201.4 in
Width69.7 in75.3 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested207591%
Total Not Requested2009%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested207591%
Total Not Requested2009%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested67568%
Total Not Requested32532%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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