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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: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $36,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $33,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $32,677 $32,677
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510    
iPod integration 425 425    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 910      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120    
Package 102A     5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474    
iPod integration 395 395    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 846      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042    
Package 102A     5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Options (change) 7,735 6,090 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 7,193 5,664 5,069 5,069
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $77,860 $103,115 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $72,562 $96,141 $38,621 $38,621

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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: $32,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,009
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$77,860$103,115$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features-4,645-6,3450-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,215$96,770$41,325$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,555$425$0
Total Invoice$72,562$96,141$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features-4,329-5,9160-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,233$90,225$38,621$38,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,992$397$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
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
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Chronometer $100  
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 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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  
Metal pedals $75  
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 headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,190$9,890$3,545$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$6,345$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,329-5,9160-397

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested270070%
Total Not Requested116530%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested270070%
Total Not Requested116530%

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