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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: $51,475

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $45,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020
ModelCLSMKZ
TrimCLS55 AMGReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $42,500
Comfort Package 1,750  
Lighting Package 1,220  
Navigation system 1,240  
Power trunk closer 510  
Satellite radio 699  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Proximity key 1,080  
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   595
Sunshade, rear, power   295
Sunroof   1,200
3.0L V6   4,000
AWD   1,890
Comfort Package 1,628  
Lighting Package 1,135  
Navigation system 1,153  
Power trunk closer 474  
Satellite radio 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Proximity key 1,004  
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   542
Sunshade, rear, power   269
Sunroof   1,092
3.0L V6   3,640
AWD   1,786
Options (change) 7,599 7,980
Options (change) 7,067 7,329
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $96,674 $51,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,923
Model Year20062020
ModelCLSMKZ
TrimCLS55 AMGReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8400hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$96,674$51,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,674$50,445

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062020
ModelCLSMKZ
TrimCLS55 AMGReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
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 warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062020
ModelCLSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.2 in
Length193.0 in193.9 in
Width73.7 in73.4 in
Height54.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.4,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 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 Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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