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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,310

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZ
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $30,980
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $28,562
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power driver seat 600 600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790 495
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,895
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420 430  
Wood trim         775  
Sunroof           1,200
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Power driver seat 558 558        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735 426
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,630
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391 400  
Wood trim         721  
Sunroof           1,032
Options (change) 8,735 8,735 8,135 8,135 6,160 3,590
Options (change) 8,125 8,125 7,567 7,567 5,729 3,088
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 740
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,710 $42,460 $46,460 $47,060 $62,685 $35,310
Total Invoice $36,056 $39,544 $43,264 $43,822 $58,443 $32,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,386
Model Year200620062006200620062008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZ
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$38,710$42,460$46,460$47,060$62,685$35,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-2,000-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,710$41,235$46,160$45,535$60,685$34,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,975$0
Total Invoice$36,056$39,544$43,264$43,822$58,443$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-1,865-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,056$38,403$42,985$42,402$56,578$31,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,522$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZ
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags    $300 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$2,990$4,215$3,290$4,515$4,990$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,000$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-1,865-720

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

Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.4 in
Length178.4 in190.5 in
Width68.0 in72.2 in
Height55.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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