Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 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: $50,520

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $22,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,523

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $20,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC63 AMGReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $54,805 $37,809 $44,960
Multimedia Package 2,790    
Lane departure warning 850    
AMG Leather Package 3,090    
Lighting Package 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Wood trim 0    
Proximity key 650    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
Sunroof   1,200  
Driver's Package     2,395
Multimedia Package 2,595    
Lane departure warning 791    
AMG Leather Package 2,874    
Lighting Package 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Wood trim 0    
Proximity key 605    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
AWD   1,786 1,777
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
Sunroof   1,092  
Driver's Package     2,180
Options (change) 11,020 9,585 10,780
Options (change) 10,250 8,789 9,868
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $72,525 $50,520 $59,535
Total Invoice $67,630 $47,523 $55,753

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,707
Model Year201220182018
ModelC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC63 AMGReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$72,525$50,520$59,535
Adjustments for Features0-4,890-7,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,525$45,630$51,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,015
Total Invoice$67,630$47,523$55,753
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-7,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,630$42,923$48,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,441

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC63 AMGReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Chronometer$100  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$4,855$9,745$12,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,890$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,600-7,389

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in193.9 in
Width69.7 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,191 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 C63 AMG

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 slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80028%
Total Not Requested205072%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested52551%
Total Not Requested50049%

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