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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: $43,025

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $57,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,637

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $53,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelCLSMKZMKZMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,200 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $85,746 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Premium Package 2 3,600      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,110      
Power trunk closer 520      
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   595   595
Sunshade, rear, power   295    
Sunroof   1,200    
Driver's Package     2,395  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0 0
Premium Package 2 3,348      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,032      
Power trunk closer 484      
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   542   542
Sunshade, rear, power   269    
Sunroof   1,092    
Driver's Package     2,180  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0 0
Options (change) 5,230 2,090 2,395 595
Options (change) 4,864 1,903 2,180 542
Destination 775 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $100,805 $43,025 $51,150 $49,350
Total Invoice $93,985 $40,637 $48,065 $46,427

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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: $56,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,467
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelCLSMKZMKZMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8245hp I4245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$100,805$43,025$51,150$49,350
Adjustments for Features-9450-1,200-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,860$43,025$49,950$48,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,925$5,175
Total Invoice$93,985$40,637$48,065$46,427
Adjustments for Features-8810-1,128-1,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,104$40,637$46,937$45,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,300$4,708

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2007201820182018
ModelCLSMKZMKZMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key $5$5$5
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$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 $0$0
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,815$5,870$7,070$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0$1,200$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-8810-1,128-1,082

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,993 lb.3,740 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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested212598%
Total Not Requested502%

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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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 Requested65063%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

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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