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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCLACLAMKZMKZ
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $32,677 $32,677
Premium Package 2,300 2,300    
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Wood trim 325 325    
Blind spot warning system 550 550    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
Package 102A     5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Premium Package 2,139 2,139    
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Wood trim 302 302    
Blind spot warning system 512 512    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
Package 102A     5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Options (change) 11,325 10,475 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 10,532 9,741 5,069 5,069
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $43,750 $59,900 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $40,752 $55,771 $38,621 $38,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCLACLAMKZMKZ
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionS7S7T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$43,750$59,900$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features-2,745-5,2700-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,005$54,630$41,325$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,625$425$0
Total Invoice$40,752$55,771$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features-2,557-4,9070-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,195$50,864$38,621$38,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,669$397$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCLACLAMKZMKZ
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,925$9,450$4,180$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$5,270$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,557-4,9070-397

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152012
ModelCLAMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.4 in
Length182.3 in190.6 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height56.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%

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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