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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: $41,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $31,599

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,509

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $29,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $32,565 $32,565
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 102A     5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
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 102A     5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Options (change) 5,839 4,259 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 5,431 3,961 5,069 5,069
Destination 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0 0
Total Price $72,814 $93,334 $41,215 $41,215
Total Invoice $67,863 $86,974 $38,509 $38,509

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,239
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$72,814$93,334$41,215$41,215
Adjustments for Features-2,545-3,4950-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,269$89,839$41,215$40,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,570$275$0
Total Invoice$67,863$86,974$38,509$38,509
Adjustments for Features-2,372-3,2570-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,491$83,717$38,509$38,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,226$257$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
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$300
Folding second row seats  $300$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$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$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,590$7,540$4,045$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$3,495$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,372-3,2570-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062011
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 102A
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested262568%
Total Not Requested124032%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested262568%
Total Not Requested124032%

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