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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: $47,070

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $240

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,060

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $29

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $41,500
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $39,035
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,695
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Wood trim 325      
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Navigation Package       3,000
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,509
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Wood trim 302      
Heated front seats 698 698 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Navigation Package       2,670
Options (change) 12,445 12,120 10,125 4,695
Options (change) 11,574 11,272 9,417 4,179
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $47,310 $48,895 $50,990 $47,070
Total Invoice $44,060 $45,534 $47,483 $44,089

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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: $2,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,294
Model Year2011201120112012
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-18
Total Price$47,310$48,895$50,990$47,070
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,310$47,920$49,740$44,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$2,430$0
Total Invoice$44,060$45,534$47,483$44,089
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-2,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,060$44,626$46,319$41,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$566$2,259$0

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

Model Year2011201120112012
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
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
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 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
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 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
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 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel   $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,565$3,540$3,815$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-2,323

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

Model Year20112012
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.4,139 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101552%
Total Not Requested95048%

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