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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: $52,315

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $11,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,157

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $10,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelCLAMKZMKZ
TrimAMG CLA45ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $46,035 $37,809 $44,960
Premium Package 2,400    
Interior Package 1,650    
Multimedia Package 2,480    
Parktronic Package 970    
Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Wood trim 325    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800    
Sunroof, large 1,480 2,995 1,795
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890
Premium Package 2,232    
Interior Package 1,535    
Multimedia Package 2,306    
Parktronic Package 902    
Driver Assistance Package 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Wood trim 302    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744    
Sunroof, large 1,376 2,726 1,634
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
AWD   1,786 1,777
Options (change) 13,325 11,380 10,180
Options (change) 12,391 10,423 9,322
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $63,750 $52,315 $58,935
Total Invoice $59,351 $49,157 $55,207

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,397
Model Year201620182018
ModelCLAMKZMKZ
TrimAMG CLA45ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine375hp I4400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 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$63,750$52,315$58,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,750$51,035$55,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,620
Total Invoice$59,351$49,157$55,207
Adjustments for Features0-1,203-3,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,351$47,954$52,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,180

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201620182018
ModelCLAMKZMKZ
TrimAMG CLA45ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
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
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$6,565$7,845$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,203-3,073

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162018
ModelCLAMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in193.9 in
Width70.0 in73.4 in
Height56.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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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 key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
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 support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102581%
Total Not Requested24019%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

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