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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: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $38,490
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $35,461
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,695
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Navigation Package       2,995
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 1,458
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Navigation Package       2,576
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 8,585 4,690
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 7,985 4,034
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $42,410 $44,110 $46,310 $44,005
Total Invoice $39,500 $41,081 $43,127 $40,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $761
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-18
Total Price$42,410$44,110$46,310$44,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$42,935$44,860$42,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0
Total Invoice$39,500$41,081$43,127$40,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-1,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$39,987$41,777$38,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0

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

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,515$4,790$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-1,581

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

Model Year20082009
ModelC-ClassMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.9 in
Length182.3 in204.1 in
Width69.7 in75.9 in
Height56.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.4 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 seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132558%
Total Not Requested95042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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 seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132558%
Total Not Requested95042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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 seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106565%
Total Not Requested57535%

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