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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: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZ
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $34,225
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $31,523
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Wood trim 325   325   0 0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Package 103A             5,595
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Wood trim 302   302   0 0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Package 103A             4,812
Options (change) 11,855 10,560 11,855 10,560 9,030 10,370 5,595
Options (change) 11,026 9,822 11,026 9,822 8,399 9,645 4,812
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,530 $46,655 $50,750 $49,865 $50,480 $71,875 $40,670
Total Invoice $44,265 $43,452 $47,260 $46,437 $47,009 $67,025 $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: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,135
Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZ
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$47,530$46,655$50,750$49,865$50,480$71,875$40,670
Adjustments for Features-1,940-1,215-3,640-2,915-2,140-2,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,590$45,440$47,110$46,950$48,340$69,235$40,670
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,900$23,795$0
Total Invoice$44,265$43,452$47,260$46,437$47,009$67,025$37,185
Adjustments for Features-1,807-1,132-3,390-2,715-1,993-2,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,458$42,320$43,870$43,722$45,016$64,563$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,696$22,243$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZ
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels      $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$5,440$4,715$7,140$6,415$5,640$6,140$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$1,215$3,640$2,915$2,140$2,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,807-1,132-3,390-2,715-1,993-2,4620

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

Model Year20122010
ModelC-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.4 in
Length180.7 in190.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested311582%
Total Not Requested70018%

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