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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: $40,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350 $34,225
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $31,523
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Premium 2 Package 3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
Rearview camera 450 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590    
Wood trim 320     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
iPod integration       375  
Package 103A         5,595
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464 2,464    
Premium 2 Package 3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604  
Rearview camera 418 418 418    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479    
Wood trim 298     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
iPod integration       349  
Package 103A         4,812
Options (change) 10,080 9,760 7,460 3,145 5,595
Options (change) 9,374 9,076 6,937 2,925 4,812
Destination 875 875 875 875 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $44,555 $45,935 $48,085 $63,470 $40,670
Total Invoice $41,497 $42,780 $44,780 $59,236 $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: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,019
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$44,555$45,935$48,085$63,470$40,670
Adjustments for Features-640-1,615-1,8900-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,915$44,320$46,195$63,470$39,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$2,280$19,555$0
Total Invoice$41,497$42,780$44,780$59,236$37,185
Adjustments for Features-596-1,504-1,7600-1,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,901$41,276$43,020$59,236$35,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$2,119$18,335$0

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

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 $0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 $15
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,055$6,030$6,305$4,415$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$1,615$1,890$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-596-1,504-1,7600-1,303

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

Model Year20102010
ModelC-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.4 in
Length182.3 in190.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.5 ft3

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested190072%
Total Not Requested75028%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested190072%
Total Not Requested75028%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested251566%
Total Not Requested130034%

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