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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: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $39,010
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $37,059
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,695
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Elite Package       3,250
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 1,543
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660  
Elite Package       2,958
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 8,585 4,945
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 7,985 4,501
Destination 825 825 825 925
Total Price $42,410 $44,110 $46,310 $44,880
Total Invoice $39,500 $41,081 $43,127 $42,485

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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: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,455
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$42,410$44,110$46,310$44,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$42,935$44,860$40,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0
Total Invoice$39,500$41,081$43,127$42,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$39,987$41,777$38,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0

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

Model Year2008200820082016
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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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 
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 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,580$3,755$4,030$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-4,440

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

Model Year20082016
ModelC-ClassMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.9 in
Length182.3 in205.6 in
Width69.7 in75.9 in
Height56.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,205 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 ft3

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested97563%
Total Not Requested56537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested97563%
Total Not Requested56537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested172576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested97563%
Total Not Requested56537%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested132554%

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