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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: $44,575

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $38,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $38,995 $38,995
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690    
Heated second row seats 625 625    
Special order charge 250 250    
Folding second row seats 440      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850    
Climate Package     595 595
Technology Package     2,495 2,495
Sunshade, rear, power     295 295
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432    
Heated second row seats 581 581    
Special order charge 250 250    
Folding second row seats 409      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791    
Climate Package     542 542
Technology Package     2,271 2,271
Sunshade, rear, power     269 269
Sunroof     1,092 1,092
Options (change) 10,425 9,335 4,585 4,585
Options (change) 9,713 8,700 4,174 4,174
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $82,600 $105,110 $44,575 $44,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,752
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$82,600$105,110$44,575$44,575
Adjustments for Features-2,135-3,435-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,465$101,675$44,475$44,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,210$0$100

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2012201220192019
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGReserveHybrid Reserve
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 
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$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
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  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
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   
Approach detection  $25$25
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
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$250
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,955$8,255$4,920$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$3,435$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,988-3,197-120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122019
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 CLS550

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested177576%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

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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