Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2018

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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: $42,260

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $7,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,028

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $6,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $31,611 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Premium 1 Package 1,995            
Leather seating surfaces 1,620            
Multimedia Package 2,700            
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500            
Lighting Package 985            
Panoramic sunroof 1,090            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660            
Wood trim 325            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700            
Heated front seats 750            
Proximity key 1,140            
Rearview camera 460            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720            
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795
Premium 1 Package 1,855            
Leather seating surfaces 1,507            
Multimedia Package 2,511            
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395            
Lighting Package 916            
Panoramic sunroof 1,014            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614            
Wood trim 302            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651            
Heated front seats 698            
Proximity key 1,060            
Rearview camera 428            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669            
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634
Options (change) 14,645 2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795
Options (change) 13,620 2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $49,510 $42,260 $42,260 $43,930 $43,930 $50,550 $50,550
Total Invoice $46,106 $40,028 $40,028 $41,460 $41,460 $47,519 $47,519

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,555
Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,510$42,260$42,260$43,930$43,930$50,550$50,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,465-2,615-3,065-2,965-5,065-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,510$39,795$39,645$40,865$40,965$45,485$45,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,840$5,940
Total Invoice$46,106$40,028$40,028$41,460$41,460$47,519$47,519
Adjustments for Features0-2,335-2,477-2,893-2,798-4,761-4,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,106$37,693$37,551$38,567$38,662$42,758$42,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$142$0$1,016$1,111$5,207$5,301

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

Model Year2011201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimC300 Sport SedanSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000 $1000
RWD$0      
FWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power$225      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$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$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0      
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$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      
SD Card slot$25      
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100 $100
Fog light, rear$100      
Headlight washers$50      
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25      
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights$50      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Metal pedals$75      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
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$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,380$6,845$6,995$7,445$7,345$9,445$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465$2,615$3,065$2,965$5,065$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,335-2,477-2,893-2,798-4,761-4,667

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

Model Year20112018
ModelC-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in193.9 in
Width69.7 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,740 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested132575%
Total Not Requested45025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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