Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2008

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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: $8,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102008
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 $30,980
Base Invoice $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336 $28,562
Premium 2 Package 3,700 3,700 1,400 1,400  
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim 320     0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590 1,590    
Universal Media Interface       1,290  
Navigation system         1,895
Xenon HID headlights         495
Sunroof         1,200
Premium 2 Package 3,441 3,441 1,302 1,302  
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464 2,464    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Wood trim 298     0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479 1,479    
Universal Media Interface       1,200  
Navigation system         1,630
Xenon HID headlights         426
Sunroof         1,032
Options (change) 8,980 8,660 6,360 3,410 3,590
Options (change) 8,352 8,054 5,915 3,172 3,088
Destination 875 875 875 875 740
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,455 $44,835 $46,985 $63,735 $35,310
Total Invoice $40,475 $41,758 $43,758 $59,483 $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: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,545
Model Year20102010201020102008
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
TransmissionM6T7T7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$43,455$44,835$46,985$63,735$35,310
Adjustments for Features-580-1,555-1,830-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,875$43,280$45,155$62,970$35,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$2,280$20,095$0
Total Invoice$40,475$41,758$43,758$59,483$32,390
Adjustments for Features-540-1,448-1,704-7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,935$40,310$42,054$58,769$32,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$2,119$18,834$0

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

Model Year20102010201020102008
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 automatic    $1000
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325
CD player   $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic 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 
Analog clock    $25
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
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 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,630$5,605$5,880$4,815$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$1,555$1,830$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-540-1,448-1,704-7140

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

Model Year20102008
ModelC-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.4 in
Length182.3 in190.5 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.8 ft3

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

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 wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested172565%
Total Not Requested92535%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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

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 wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested172565%
Total Not Requested92535%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

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, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
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%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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