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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: $33,935

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $42,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,140

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $39,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelCLSCLSMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $29,305
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $27,054
Satellite radio     195
Sunroof     1,200
Navigation system     1,500
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers     995
Satellite radio     168
Sunroof     1,032
Navigation system     1,290
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers     856
Options (change) 0 0 3,890
Options (change) 0 0 3,346
Destination 875 875 740
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $76,175 $102,525 $33,935
Total Invoice $70,995 $95,591 $31,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,214
Model Year201120112007
ModelCLSCLSMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$76,175$102,525$33,935
Adjustments for Features-4,980-5,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,195$96,670$33,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,475$0
Total Invoice$70,995$95,591$31,140
Adjustments for Features-4,641-5,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,354$90,132$31,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,778$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201120112007
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 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
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$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$100 
Total Value of Features$7,430$8,305$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$5,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,641-5,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112007
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

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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