Mercedes-Benz CLK Mercedes-Benz CLK 2008 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2012

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $23,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $22,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelCLKMKZMKZ
TrimCLK550BaseHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,150 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $51,290 $32,677 $32,677
Premium III Package 1,000    
Premium II Package 1,100    
Premium I Package 2,250    
Navigation system 2,290    
Satellite radio 520    
Heated front seats 710    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Package 102A   5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0
Premium III Package 930    
Premium II Package 1,024    
Premium I Package 2,092    
Navigation system 2,130    
Satellite radio 484    
Heated front seats 660    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Package 102A   5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0
Options (change) 9,130 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 8,492 5,069 5,069
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $65,155 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $60,657 $38,621 $38,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,600
Model Year200820122012
ModelCLKMKZMKZ
TrimCLK550BaseHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$65,155$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features-8950-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,260$41,325$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0
Total Invoice$60,657$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features-8330-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,824$38,621$38,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$397$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820122012
ModelCLKMKZMKZ
TrimCLK550BaseHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,440$3,545$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-8330-397

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082012
ModelCLKMKZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.4 in
Length183.2 in190.6 in
Width68.5 in72.2 in
Height55.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested56530%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested287574%
Total Not Requested99026%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested287574%
Total Not Requested99026%

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