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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: $45,310

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $2,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,442

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $2,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $38,490
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $35,461
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325   325   0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660  
Ultimate Package           5,995
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302   302   0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614  
Ultimate Package           5,156
Options (change) 12,745 11,450 12,745 11,450 9,920 5,995
Options (change) 11,854 10,650 11,854 10,650 9,227 5,156
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 825
Total Price $48,420 $47,545 $51,640 $50,755 $51,370 $45,310
Total Invoice $45,093 $44,280 $48,088 $47,265 $47,837 $41,442

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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: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,181
Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$48,420$47,545$51,640$50,755$51,370$45,310
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-925-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,695$47,545$49,215$49,055$50,445$44,935
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,900$0
Total Invoice$45,093$44,280$48,088$47,265$47,837$41,442
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-861-343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,418$44,280$45,830$45,682$46,976$41,099
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,696$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0  $0 
AWD  $1700$1700  
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250 
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250
Rollover sensor     $50
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Laminated front side windows     $200
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,215$3,490$5,915$5,190$4,415$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$925$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-861-343

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.9 in
Length180.7 in204.1 in
Width69.7 in75.9 in
Height56.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested366579%
Total Not Requested100021%

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