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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: $46,025

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,375

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290        
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500          
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970        
Lane departure warning 850 850 850        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700        
Wood trim 325 325 0        
Proximity key 650 650 650        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Technology Package       2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495
Reserve Package       4,420 4,420    
Sunroof, large       2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325          
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902        
Lane departure warning 791 791 791        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651        
Wood trim 302 302 0        
Proximity key 605 605 605        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014        
Technology Package       2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271
Reserve Package       4,022 4,022    
Sunroof, large       2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726
Options (change) 14,295 14,295 11,470 9,910 9,910 5,490 5,490
Options (change) 13,296 13,296 10,669 9,019 9,019 4,997 4,997
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $49,970 $53,190 $52,920 $46,025 $46,025 $52,020 $52,020
Total Invoice $46,535 $49,530 $49,279 $43,375 $43,375 $48,791 $48,791

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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: $7,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,331
Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,970$53,190$52,920$46,025$46,025$52,020$52,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-3,365-3,265-4,865-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,970$51,490$52,720$42,660$42,760$47,155$47,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,750$0$100$4,495$4,595
Total Invoice$46,535$49,530$49,279$43,375$43,375$48,791$48,791
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-3,171-3,077-4,563-4,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,535$47,947$49,093$40,204$40,298$44,228$44,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,558$0$94$4,024$4,118

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

Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100 
CVT    $1000 $1000
RWD$0 $0    
AWD $1700     
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150    
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50$50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250    
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
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Safety key   $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$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$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0    
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler  $200    
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription     $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
Media drive$15$15$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$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$100$100    
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$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$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$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  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Metal pedals$75$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
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$50$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,030$7,730$6,230$9,395$9,295$10,895$10,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$3,365$3,265$4,865$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-3,171-3,077-4,563-4,469

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

Model Year20122016
ModelC-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in194.1 in
Width69.7 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested200060%
Total Not Requested135040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested200060%
Total Not Requested135040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

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