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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: $48,260

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,455

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelC-ClassMKS
TrimC300 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $42,870
Base Invoice $31,611 $40,727
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500  
Premium 1 Package 1,995  
Lighting Package 985  
Multimedia Package 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated front seats 750  
Wood trim 325  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Proximity key 1,140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,695
Rearview camera 460  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Premium Package   2,800
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395  
Premium 1 Package 1,855  
Lighting Package 916  
Multimedia Package 2,511  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Heated front seats 698  
Wood trim 302  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Proximity key 1,060  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,543
Rearview camera 428  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Premium Package   2,548
Options (change) 13,945 4,495
Options (change) 12,969 4,091
Destination 875 895
Total Price $48,810 $48,260
Total Invoice $45,455 $45,713

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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: $3,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,849
Model Year20112013
ModelC-ClassMKS
TrimC300 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$48,810$48,260
Adjustments for Features0-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,810$44,980
Total Invoice$45,455$45,713
Adjustments for Features0-3,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,455$42,606

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

Model Year20112013
ModelC-ClassMKS
TrimC300 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,090$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,107

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lincoln MKS features.

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

Model Year20112013
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lincoln MKS specs.

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

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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%
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 slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
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, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested111549%
Total Not Requested117551%

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