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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: $40,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $32,144

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $30,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelCLSCLSMKZ
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $34,225
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $31,523
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890    
Heated front seats 690    
Satellite radio 699 699  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Package 103A     5,595
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828    
Heated front seats 642    
Satellite radio 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Package 103A     4,812
Options (change) 5,839 4,259 5,595
Options (change) 5,431 3,961 4,812
Destination 775 775 850
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $72,814 $93,334 $40,670
Total Invoice $67,863 $86,974 $37,185

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,544
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,255
Model Year200620062010
ModelCLSCLSMKZ
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$72,814$93,334$40,670
Adjustments for Features-2,600-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,214$89,784$40,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,570$0
Total Invoice$67,863$86,974$37,185
Adjustments for Features-2,423-3,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,440$83,666$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,226$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200620062010
ModelCLSCLSMKZ
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,590$7,540$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,423-3,3080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062010
ModelCLSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.4 in
Length193.0 in190.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height54.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested262569%
Total Not Requested119031%

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