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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: $46,715

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $845

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,515

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCLACLAMKZMKZ
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45BaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $33,431 $42,869
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Convenience Package 400 400    
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Interior Package 1,650      
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 850    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 500 350    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480 2,995 2,995
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Wood trim   325    
Summer Tire Handling Package     1,565  
Reserve Package     4,420  
Technology Package     2,495 2,495
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Convenience Package 372 372    
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Interior Package 1,535      
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 791    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 465 326    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376 2,726 2,726
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Wood trim   302    
Summer Tire Handling Package     1,425  
Reserve Package     4,022  
Technology Package     2,271 2,271
Options (change) 13,020 12,345 11,475 5,490
Options (change) 12,109 11,481 10,444 4,997
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $46,715 $63,740 $47,560 $51,990
Total Invoice $43,515 $59,348 $44,770 $48,761

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCLACLAMKZMKZ
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45BaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$46,715$63,740$47,560$51,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-1,395-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,715$60,615$46,165$49,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,900$0$2,930
Total Invoice$43,515$59,348$44,770$48,761
Adjustments for Features0-2,910-1,313-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,515$56,438$43,457$46,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,923$0$2,589

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCLACLAMKZMKZ
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45BaseBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter $150  
Console without shifter$150 $150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
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$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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$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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$6,140$9,265$7,535$9,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$1,395$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,910-1,313-2,715

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182015
ModelCLAMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length182.3 in194.1 in
Width70.0 in73.4 in
Height56.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,720 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 CLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Summer Tire Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
245/40YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested210063%
Total Not Requested125037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%

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