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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: $49,970

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,535

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $4,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $49,025
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $46,574
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700  
Wood trim 325 325 0  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,595
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Technology Package       2,000
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651  
Wood trim 302 302 0  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,420
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Technology Package       1,780
Options (change) 14,295 14,295 11,470 3,595
Options (change) 13,296 13,296 10,669 3,200
Destination 875 875 875 925
Total Price $49,970 $53,190 $52,920 $53,545
Total Invoice $46,535 $49,530 $49,279 $50,699

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,289
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12700, 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$53,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,970$51,490$52,720$46,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,750$0
Total Invoice$46,535$49,530$49,279$50,699
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-6,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,535$47,947$49,093$44,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,558$0

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

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportReserve
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 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
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
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
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
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 
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 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,005$5,705$4,205$10,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-6,453

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

Model Year20122018
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.4,703 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 in39.0 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested135079%

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