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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: $45,705

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,082

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $34,190 $35,190
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $32,521 $33,431
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800 800    
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690    
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Wood trim 325 325 325 325 0    
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250    
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
designo Package       3,090 550    
Preferred Package           5,375 5,375
Technology Package           2,250 2,250
Sunroof, large           2,995 2,995
Lighting Package 744 744 744 744 744    
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502    
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Wood trim 302 302 302 302 0    
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233    
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
designo Package       2,874 512    
Preferred Package           4,892 4,892
Technology Package           2,048 2,048
Sunroof, large           2,726 2,726
Options (change) 15,385 15,385 13,155 12,575 9,710 10,620 10,620
Options (change) 14,308 14,308 12,234 11,694 9,030 9,666 9,666
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $55,260 $57,757 $64,880 $78,750 $83,885 $45,705 $46,705
Total Invoice $51,457 $53,496 $60,403 $73,302 $78,078 $43,082 $43,992

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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: $8,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,272
Model Year2016201620162016201620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$55,260$57,757$64,880$78,750$83,885$45,705$46,705
Adjustments for Features-1,285-2,810-3,860-3,060-3,760-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,975$54,947$61,020$75,690$80,125$45,605$46,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,715$26,150$0$1,100
Total Invoice$51,457$53,496$60,403$73,302$78,078$43,082$43,992
Adjustments for Features-1,197-2,603-3,594-2,848-3,500-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,260$50,893$56,809$70,454$74,578$42,988$43,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$633$6,549$20,194$24,318$0$1,004

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Active noise reduction     $0$0
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Safety key     $5$5
Temporary spare tire     $150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40$40
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding     $350$350
Laminated front side windows     $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback      $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Polished alloy wheels     $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,630$9,155$10,205$9,405$10,105$6,445$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$2,810$3,860$3,060$3,760$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,197-2,603-3,594-2,848-3,500-940

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

Model Year20162014
ModelC-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in112.2 in
Length184.5 in194.1 in
Width71.3 in73.4 in
Height56.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested275072%
Total Not Requested105028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested275072%
Total Not Requested105028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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