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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,820

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $5,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,158

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $38,490
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $35,461
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power driver seat 600 600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820    
Navigation Package           2,995
Aluminum trim           195
Panoramic sunroof           1,695
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Power driver seat 558 558        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763    
Navigation Package           2,576
Aluminum trim           168
Panoramic sunroof           1,458
Options (change) 8,845 8,845 8,245 8,245 4,955 4,885
Options (change) 8,227 8,227 7,669 7,669 4,608 4,202
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,820 $42,570 $46,570 $47,170 $61,480 $44,200
Total Invoice $36,158 $39,646 $43,366 $43,924 $57,322 $40,488

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,339
Model Year200620062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$38,820$42,570$46,570$47,170$61,480$44,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-1,900-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,820$41,345$46,270$45,645$59,580$40,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$20,760$0
Total Invoice$36,158$39,646$43,366$43,924$57,322$40,488
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-1,771-2,991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,158$38,505$43,087$42,504$55,551$37,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,393$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows     $200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler    $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player     $0
Media drive     $15
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Folding second row seats    $300 
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$2,615$3,840$2,915$4,140$4,515$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,900$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-1,771-2,991

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

Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.9 in
Length178.4 in204.1 in
Width68.0 in75.9 in
Height55.6 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122579%
Total Not Requested32521%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122579%
Total Not Requested32521%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122579%
Total Not Requested32521%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122579%
Total Not Requested32521%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested66541%

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