Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2015 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2012

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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: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867 $32,677 $32,677
Interior Package 2,300 2,300        
Premium Package 2,700          
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970    
Wood trim 325   0      
Blind spot warning system 550 550 550 550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Package 102A         5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display           0
Interior Package 2,139 2,139        
Premium Package 2,511          
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902    
Wood trim 302   0      
Blind spot warning system 512 512 512 512    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Package 102A         5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display           0
Options (change) 11,735 8,710 9,000 6,410 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 10,913 8,100 8,370 5,961 5,069 5,069
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $51,060 $58,225 $73,825 $79,235 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $47,550 $54,214 $68,722 $73,753 $38,621 $38,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,405
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$51,060$58,225$73,825$79,235$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features-4,210-6,285-5,035-6,1850-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,850$51,940$68,790$73,050$41,325$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,090$21,940$26,200$425$0
Total Invoice$47,550$54,214$68,722$73,753$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features-3,921-5,852-4,687-5,7570-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,629$48,362$64,035$67,996$38,621$38,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,733$20,406$24,367$397$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG SBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700    
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Safety key    $5$5
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input    $50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600$600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,290$11,365$10,115$11,265$5,080$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$6,285$5,035$6,185$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,921-5,852-4,687-5,7570-397

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

Model Year20152012
ModelC-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in107.4 in
Length184.5 in190.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested301578%
Total Not Requested85022%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested301578%
Total Not Requested85022%

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