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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: $54,240

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $50,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,878

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $46,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelCLSMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $47,830
Base Invoice $88,257 $44,960
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Driver's Package   2,395
Climate Package   595
Technology Package   2,495
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Driver's Package   2,180
Climate Package   542
Technology Package   2,271
Options (change) 9,335 5,485
Options (change) 8,700 4,993
Destination 875 925
Total Price $105,110 $54,240
Total Invoice $97,832 $50,878

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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: $50,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,433
Model Year20122018
ModelCLSMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$105,110$54,240
Adjustments for Features-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,550$54,240
Total Invoice$97,832$50,878
Adjustments for Features-5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,311$50,878

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSMKZ
TrimCLS63 AMGBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,030$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.2 in
Length194.5 in193.9 in
Width74.1 in73.4 in
Height55.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,740 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?
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested45018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested52551%
Total Not Requested50049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

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