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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: $11,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,157

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $10,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLAMKZMKZ
TrimAMG CLA45ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $46,872 $37,809 $44,960
Premium Package 1,800    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650    
Convenience Package 400    
Multimedia Package 2,300    
Parktronic Package 970    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Wood trim 325    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
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 1,674    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535    
Convenience Package 372    
Multimedia Package 2,139    
Parktronic Package 902    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Wood trim 302    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326    
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) 12,345 11,380 10,180
Options (change) 11,481 10,423 9,322
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $63,740 $52,315 $58,935
Total Invoice $59,348 $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: $11,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,468
Model Year201820182018
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)?, 8?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$63,740$52,315$58,935
Adjustments for Features0-295-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,740$52,020$56,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,620
Total Invoice$59,348$49,157$55,207
Adjustments for Features0-277-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,348$48,880$53,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,177

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820182018
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
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  
Surround sound $250$250
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Interior trim, special color$0  
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,190$7,485$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-2,150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
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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