Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 Lincoln MKS Lincoln MKS 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,525

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,868

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $16

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $40,690
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $38,656
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325 325 0  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,695
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Technology Package       1,995
Elite Package       3,250
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302 302 0  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,543
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Technology Package       1,816
Elite Package       2,958
Options (change) 13,595 13,595 10,770 6,940
Options (change) 12,645 12,645 10,018 6,317
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $49,270 $52,490 $52,220 $48,525
Total Invoice $45,884 $48,879 $48,628 $45,868

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes or Lincoln MKS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,559
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
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$49,270$52,490$52,220$48,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,270$50,790$52,020$45,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,750$0
Total Invoice$45,884$48,879$48,628$45,868
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-2,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,884$47,296$48,442$43,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,558$0

Return to top

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

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
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
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
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 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,180$5,880$4,380$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-2,543

Return to top

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

Model Year20122014
ModelC-ClassMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.9 in
Length180.7 in205.6 in
Width69.7 in75.9 in
Height56.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft319.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested130053%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.