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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $6,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $44,300
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $41,674
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650  
Elite Package       4,000
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604  
Elite Package       3,480
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 8,585 4,000
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 7,985 3,480
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $42,410 $44,110 $46,310 $49,175
Total Invoice $39,500 $41,081 $43,127 $46,029

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,016
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$42,410$44,110$46,310$49,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-5,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$42,935$44,860$43,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0
Total Invoice$39,500$41,081$43,127$46,029
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-5,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$39,987$41,777$40,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0

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

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
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
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
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
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
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,155$4,330$4,605$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-5,513

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

Model Year20082012
ModelC-ClassMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in117.9 in
Length182.3 in207.6 in
Width69.7 in76.0 in
Height56.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.439.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.475.9 ft3

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170075%
Total Not Requested57525%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested170075%
Total Not Requested57525%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested212565%
Total Not Requested115035%

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