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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: $33,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $31,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $32,677 $32,677
Lane departure warning 850 850    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590      
Folding second row seats 440      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Package 102A     5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Lane departure warning 791 791    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549      
Folding second row seats 409      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Package 102A     5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Options (change) 2,850 1,820 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 2,651 1,693 5,069 5,069
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $75,025 $97,595 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $69,835 $90,825 $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: $29,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,273
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$75,025$97,595$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features-4,660-5,6850-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,365$91,910$41,325$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,545$425$0
Total Invoice$69,835$90,825$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features-4,338-5,2910-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,497$85,534$38,621$38,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,037$397$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2012201220122012
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
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $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  
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
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  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Chronometer $100  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
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  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
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   
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,265$9,290$3,605$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$5,685$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,338-5,2910-397

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122012
ModelCLSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in107.4 in
Length194.5 in190.6 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height55.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested281573%
Total Not Requested105027%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested281573%
Total Not Requested105027%

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