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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: $49,095

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $14,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassContinentalContinental
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $59,870 $70,205
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Wood trim 325   325   0    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660    
CD player, remote           335  
Climate Package           850  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Wood trim 302   302   0    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,593  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614    
CD player, remote           305  
Climate Package           774  
Options (change) 14,295 13,000 14,295 13,000 11,470 2,935 0
Options (change) 13,296 12,092 13,296 12,092 10,669 2,672 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $49,970 $49,095 $53,190 $52,305 $52,920 $63,800 $71,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln Continental Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,815
Model Year2012201220122012201220202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassContinentalContinental
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$49,970$49,095$53,190$52,305$52,920$63,800$71,200
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-925-5,065-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,245$49,095$50,765$50,605$51,995$58,735$64,885
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,900$0$6,150

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassContinentalContinental
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  $0  
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Active noise reduction     $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250  
Power door closers     $300$300
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote app     $25$25
Remote climate control     $25$25
Remote start     $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25
Active glove box     $100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Safety key     $5$5
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0$0
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Laminated front side windows     $200$200
Laminated rear side windows     $100$100
Rear spoiler    $200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0
Android Auto support     $100$100
App support     $0$0
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player, remote     $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription      $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection     $25$25
Boost gauge     $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250
LED headlights      $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300 
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $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$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upgraded floor mats      $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Polished alloy wheels     $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,555$4,830$7,255$6,530$5,755$9,895$11,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$925$5,065$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-861-291-88

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

Model Year20122020
ModelC-ClassContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.9 in
Length180.7 in201.4 in
Width69.7 in75.3 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%

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