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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: $50,470

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $54,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,378

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $50,454

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $88,257 $42,869 $42,869
Premium 1 Package 3,690    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Sunroof   1,475 1,475
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
Premium 1 Package 3,432    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 250    
Sunroof   1,343 1,343
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
Options (change) 9,335 3,970 3,970
Options (change) 8,700 3,614 3,614
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $105,110 $50,470 $50,470
Total Invoice $97,832 $47,378 $47,378

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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: $52,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,142
Model Year201220152015
ModelCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$105,110$50,470$50,470
Adjustments for Features-2,585-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,525$50,370$50,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$97,832$47,378$47,378
Adjustments for Features-2,406-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,426$47,284$47,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201220152015
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
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Rear side airbags$300  
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  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
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  
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
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 
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$8,030$5,545$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,406-940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122015
ModelCLSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.2 in
Length194.5 in194.1 in
Width74.1 in73.4 in
Height55.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested195078%
Total Not Requested55022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%

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