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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: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,428

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006200620122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $32,677 $32,677
Power driver seat 600 600          
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790      
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    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820      
Wood trim         775    
Package 102A           5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display             0
Power driver seat 558 558          
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665      
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    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763      
Wood trim         721    
Package 102A           5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display             0
Options (change) 9,135 9,135 8,535 8,535 5,730 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 8,497 8,497 7,939 7,939 5,329 5,069 5,069
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $39,110 $42,860 $46,860 $47,460 $62,255 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $36,428 $39,916 $43,636 $44,194 $58,043 $38,621 $38,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $288
Model Year2006200620062006200620122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$39,110$42,860$46,860$47,460$62,255$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-1,800-2,230-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,110$41,635$46,560$45,935$60,455$39,095$38,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,345$425$0
Total Invoice$36,428$39,916$43,636$44,194$58,043$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-1,678-2,084-2,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,428$38,775$43,357$42,774$56,365$36,537$36,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,937$397$0

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

Model Year2006200620062006200620122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rear side airbags    $300  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Safety key     $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor     $75$75
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$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$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio     $50$50
Media drive     $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass     $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback      $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$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$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$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels     $350$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$4,695$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,800$2,230$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-1,678-2,084-2,481

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

Model Year20062012
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

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%
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 C280 Luxury Sedan

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%
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 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 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested240063%
Total Not Requested139037%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested240063%
Total Not Requested139037%

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