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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: $41,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,509

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $2,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelCLACLAMKZMKZ
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,050 $49,500 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $29,807 $46,035 $32,565 $32,565
Power passenger seat 400      
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
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
Power passenger seat 372      
Premium Package 2,232 2,232    
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
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) 10,855 9,605 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 10,095 8,932 5,069 5,069
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $43,830 $60,030 $41,215 $41,215
Total Invoice $40,827 $55,892 $38,509 $38,509

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $600
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelCLACLAMKZMKZ
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp 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$43,830$60,030$41,215$41,215
Adjustments for Features-2,120-4,7450-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,710$55,285$41,215$40,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,575$275$0
Total Invoice$40,827$55,892$38,509$38,509
Adjustments for Features-1,975-4,4180-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,852$51,474$38,509$38,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,622$257$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelCLACLAMKZMKZ
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45BaseHybrid
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  
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, rear  $250$250
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  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,550$9,175$4,430$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$4,745$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,975-4,4180-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162011
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

Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91575%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
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 Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
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
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
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 Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested301578%
Total Not Requested85022%

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