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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,240

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $61,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,878

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $56,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCLSMKZ
TrimAMG CLS63 SBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $47,830
Base Invoice $101,277 $44,960
Premium Package 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Driver's Package   2,395
Climate Package   595
Technology Package   2,495
Premium Package 2,325  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Driver's Package   2,180
Climate Package   542
Technology Package   2,271
Options (change) 5,625 5,485
Options (change) 5,232 4,993
Destination 995 925
Total Price $115,520 $54,240
Total Invoice $107,504 $50,878

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,964
Model Year20182018
ModelCLSMKZ
TrimAMG CLS63 SBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$115,520$54,240
Adjustments for Features-3,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,585$54,240
Total Invoice$107,504$50,878
Adjustments for Features-3,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,842$50,878

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018
ModelCLSMKZ
TrimAMG CLS63 SBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Approach detection $25
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,080$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018
ModelCLSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.2 in
Length194.5 in193.9 in
Width74.1 in73.4 in
Height55.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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