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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: $43,500

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,074

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelC-ClassMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
Lighting Package 985        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500        
Premium 1 Package 1,995        
Multimedia Package 2,700        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Heated front seats 750        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700        
Wood trim 325        
Rearview camera 460        
Proximity key 1,140        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090        
Reserve Package   4,420 4,420    
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995
Lighting Package 916        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395        
Premium 1 Package 1,855        
Multimedia Package 2,511        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669        
Heated front seats 698        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651        
Wood trim 302        
Rearview camera 428        
Proximity key 1,060        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014        
Reserve Package   4,022 4,022    
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726
Options (change) 14,645 7,415 7,415 2,995 2,995
Options (change) 13,620 6,748 6,748 2,726 2,726
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $49,510 $43,500 $43,500 $49,495 $49,495
Total Invoice $46,106 $41,074 $41,074 $46,490 $46,490

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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: $9,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,280
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelC-ClassMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,510$43,500$43,500$49,495$49,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,440-3,340-4,940-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,510$40,060$40,160$44,555$44,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$4,495$4,595
Total Invoice$46,106$41,074$41,074$46,490$46,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,248-3,154-4,640-4,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,106$37,826$37,920$41,850$41,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94$4,024$4,118

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

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelC-ClassMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100
Fog light, rear$100    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,505$7,945$7,845$9,445$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440$3,340$4,940$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,248-3,154-4,640-4,546

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

Model Year20112015
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested122569%
Total Not Requested55031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested175052%
Total Not Requested160048%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested175052%
Total Not Requested160048%

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