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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: $48,570

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $58,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,649

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $54,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,050 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $92,116 $42,869 $42,869
Premium Package 1 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180    
Sunroof   1,475 1,475
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   595 595
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0
Premium Package 1 3,022    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097    
Sunroof   1,343 1,343
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   542 542
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0
Options (change) 4,490 2,070 2,070
Options (change) 4,119 1,885 1,885
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $107,015 $48,570 $48,570
Total Invoice $99,710 $45,649 $45,649

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,657
Model Year201120152015
ModelCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$107,015$48,570$48,570
Adjustments for Features-535-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,480$48,470$48,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$99,710$45,649$45,649
Adjustments for Features-498-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,212$45,555$45,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201120152015
ModelCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
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 app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
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
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$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  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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-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 steering wheel$150  
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,680$7,245$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-498-940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112015
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 Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%

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