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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: $40,915

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,751

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $35,925 $35,925
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $34,129 $34,129
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700    
Wood trim 310        
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Sunroof, large       2,995 2,995
Select Package       1,100 1,100
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651    
Wood trim 288        
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976    
Sunroof, large       2,726 2,726
Select Package       1,001 1,001
Options (change) 8,875 8,565 6,415 4,095 4,095
Options (change) 8,252 7,964 5,965 3,727 3,727
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $42,650 $44,090 $46,290 $40,915 $40,915
Total Invoice $39,724 $41,064 $43,110 $38,751 $38,751

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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: $5,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,198
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$42,650$44,090$46,290$40,915$40,915
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-3,405-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,650$43,115$45,040$37,510$37,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$0$100
Total Invoice$39,724$41,064$43,110$38,751$38,751
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-3,225-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,724$40,156$41,946$35,526$35,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$0$95

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

Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,090$5,065$5,340$7,495$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$3,405$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-3,225-3,130

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

Model Year20092013
ModelC-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in194.1 in
Width69.7 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested65090%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested7510%
Total Not Requested65090%

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