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

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

Lowest Total Price: $44,955

Lincoln MKC Reserve   
Difference: $5,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,087

Lincoln MKC Reserve   
Difference: $4,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKCMKC
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $39,485 $45,475
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $37,116 $42,519
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Wood trim 325 325 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Climate Package       605 605
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers       995 995
Technology Package       2,295 2,295
Adaptive dampers - electrical       650  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Wood trim 302 302 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Climate Package       538 538
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers       886 886
Technology Package       2,043 2,043
Adaptive dampers - electrical       579  
Options (change) 14,595 14,595 11,470 4,545 3,895
Options (change) 13,575 13,575 10,669 4,046 3,467
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Total Price $50,270 $53,490 $52,920 $44,955 $50,295
Total Invoice $46,814 $49,809 $49,279 $42,087 $46,911

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKC Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,388
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKCMKC
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$50,270$53,490$52,920$44,955$50,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,7000-3,910-5,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,270$51,790$52,920$41,045$45,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,650$0$4,040
Total Invoice$46,814$49,809$49,279$42,087$46,911
Adjustments for Features0-1,5830-3,661-4,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,814$48,226$49,279$38,426$42,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,465$0$3,626

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

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKCMKC
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
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 liftgate   $350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,520$6,220$4,520$8,430$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$0$3,910$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,5830-3,661-4,859

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

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassMKC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in105.9 in
Length180.7 in179.2 in
Width69.7 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft325.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.453.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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 seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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 seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Reserve

THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested50024%
Total Not Requested155076%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKC Black Label

THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested50024%
Total Not Requested155076%

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