Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2015 Lincoln MKT Lincoln MKT 2012

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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: $49,770

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,547

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $1,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC300C400Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $44,300
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $41,674
Interior Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 2,700    
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood trim 325    
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Blind spot warning system 550 550  
Lighting Package   800  
Elite Package     4,000
Semi-automated parking system     595
Interior Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 2,511    
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Wood trim 302    
Sunshades, second row 354 354  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Blind spot warning system 512 512  
Lighting Package   744  
Elite Package     3,480
Semi-automated parking system     518
Options (change) 12,365 10,140 4,595
Options (change) 11,500 9,431 3,998
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $51,690 $59,655 $49,770
Total Invoice $48,137 $55,545 $46,547

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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: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,165
Model Year201520152012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC300C400Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4329hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$51,690$59,655$49,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,690$56,930$49,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,240$0
Total Invoice$48,137$55,545$46,547
Adjustments for Features0-2,537-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,137$53,008$45,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,871$0

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

Model Year201520152012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassMKT
TrimC300C400Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,330$9,055$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537-575

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

Model Year20152012
ModelC-ClassMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in117.9 in
Length184.5 in207.6 in
Width71.3 in76.0 in
Height56.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.639.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.675.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested237573%
Total Not Requested90027%

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