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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: $39,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,428

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062010
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 $34,225
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $31,523
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  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820    
Wood trim         775  
Package 103A           5,595
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  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763    
Wood trim         721  
Package 103A           4,812
Options (change) 9,135 9,135 8,535 8,535 5,730 5,595
Options (change) 8,497 8,497 7,939 7,939 5,329 4,812
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $39,110 $42,860 $46,860 $47,460 $62,255 $40,670
Total Invoice $36,428 $39,916 $43,636 $44,194 $58,043 $37,185

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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: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,209
Model Year200620062006200620062010
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
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$39,110$42,860$46,860$47,460$62,255$40,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-1,800-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,110$41,635$46,560$45,935$60,455$38,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,345$0
Total Invoice$36,428$39,916$43,636$44,194$58,043$37,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-1,678-1,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,428$38,775$43,357$42,774$56,365$35,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,937$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062010
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 manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
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 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Vehicle health reports     $0
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 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-compatible player     $0
Media drive     $15
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
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 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$2,465$3,690$2,765$3,990$4,265$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,800$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-1,678-1,966

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

Model Year20062010
ModelC-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.4 in
Length178.4 in190.6 in
Width68.0 in72.2 in
Height55.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft316.5 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 wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
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 wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
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 wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested247565%
Total Not Requested134035%

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