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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: $44,880

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,844

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $39,010
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $37,059
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wood trim 310      
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,695
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Elite Package       3,250
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Wood trim 288      
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976 1,543
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Elite Package       2,958
Options (change) 11,155 10,845 8,695 4,945
Options (change) 10,372 10,084 8,085 4,501
Destination 875 875 875 925
Total Price $44,930 $46,370 $48,570 $44,880
Total Invoice $41,844 $43,184 $45,230 $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: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,396
Model Year2009200920092016
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$44,930$46,370$48,570$44,880
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,930$45,395$47,320$40,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$0
Total Invoice$41,844$43,184$45,230$42,485
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-4,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,844$42,276$44,066$38,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$0

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

Model Year2009200920092016
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
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
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 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$2,455$3,430$3,705$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-4,037

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

Model Year20092016
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

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested202580%
Total Not Requested50020%
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
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, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested202580%
Total Not Requested50020%
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
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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