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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: $44,220

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $59,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,759

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $55,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,300 $35,925 $35,925
Base Invoice $89,559 $34,129 $34,129
Premium Package 1 3,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140    
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   595 595
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Sunshade, rear, power   275 275
Preferred Package   5,330 5,330
Premium Package 1 2,976    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060    
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   542 542
Sunroof   1,092 1,092
Sunshade, rear, power   251 251
Preferred Package   4,850 4,850
Options (change) 4,340 7,400 7,400
Options (change) 4,036 6,735 6,735
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $104,115 $44,220 $44,220
Total Invoice $97,070 $41,759 $41,759

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,717
Model Year200920132013
ModelCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$104,115$44,220$44,220
Adjustments for Features-1,810-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,305$44,120$44,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$97,070$41,759$41,759
Adjustments for Features-1,688-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,382$41,665$41,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200920132013
ModelCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $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 headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,355$6,645$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,688-940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092013
ModelCLSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.2 in
Length193.0 in194.1 in
Width73.7 in73.4 in
Height54.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested210055%
Total Not Requested170045%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested210055%
Total Not Requested170045%

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