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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: $48,900

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,718

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $41,500
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $39,035
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,695
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Navigation Package       3,000
Adaptive cruise control       1,295
Semi-automated parking system       535
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,509
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Navigation Package       2,670
Adaptive cruise control       1,153
Semi-automated parking system       476
Options (change) 13,650 13,650 11,150 6,525
Options (change) 12,713 12,713 10,388 5,808
Destination 905 905 905 875
Total Price $49,905 $53,505 $53,455 $48,900
Total Invoice $46,494 $49,842 $49,795 $45,718

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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: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,248
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKS
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-18
Total Price$49,905$53,505$53,455$48,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-350-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,905$51,655$53,105$48,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,200$0
Total Invoice$46,494$49,842$49,795$45,718
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-326-472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,494$48,119$49,469$45,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,975$0

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

Model Year2013201320132012
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim   $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$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,715$7,565$6,065$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$350$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-326-472

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

Model Year20132012
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.4,139 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 Room55.0 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested151577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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