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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: $49,590

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,400

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $1,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $44,200
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $40,745
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wood trim 325 325 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Elite Package       4,000
Semi-automated parking system       595
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Wood trim 302 302 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Elite Package       3,360
Semi-automated parking system       500
Options (change) 14,295 14,295 11,470 4,595
Options (change) 13,296 13,296 10,669 3,860
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $49,970 $53,190 $52,920 $49,590
Total Invoice $46,535 $49,530 $49,279 $45,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,300
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
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$49,970$53,190$52,920$49,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,970$51,490$52,720$47,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,750$0
Total Invoice$46,535$49,530$49,279$45,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,535$47,947$49,093$43,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,558$0

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

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$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
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$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$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
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$5,830$4,330$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-2,165

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

Model Year20122010
ModelC-ClassMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in117.9 in
Length180.7 in207.6 in
Width69.7 in76.0 in
Height56.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 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, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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 seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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
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, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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 seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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
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, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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 MKT

Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested232584%
Total Not Requested45016%

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