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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: $34,815

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $40,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,964

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $37,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelCLSCLSMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $30,980
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $28,562
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 920    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 1,140  
Navigation system     1,895
Sunroof     1,200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 856    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 1,060  
Navigation system     1,630
Sunroof     1,032
Options (change) 2,060 1,140 3,095
Options (change) 1,916 1,060 2,662
Destination 875 875 740
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $74,935 $100,915 $34,815
Total Invoice $69,842 $94,094 $31,964

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,120
Model Year200920092008
ModelCLSCLSMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$74,935$100,915$34,815
Adjustments for Features-5,105-6,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,830$94,110$34,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,280$0
Total Invoice$69,842$94,094$31,964
Adjustments for Features-4,758-6,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,084$87,749$31,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,665$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200920092008
ModelCLSCLSMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed automatic  $1000
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 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
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,905$9,605$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$6,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,758-6,3450

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092008
ModelCLSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in107.4 in
Length193.0 in190.5 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height54.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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