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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: $37,080

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $37,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,904

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $35,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelCLSCLSMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $32,695
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $30,021
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Folding second row seats 440    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Navigation system     1,895
Xenon HID headlights     495
Sunroof     1,200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Folding second row seats 409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Navigation system     1,630
Xenon HID headlights     426
Sunroof     1,032
Options (change) 2,000 970 3,590
Options (change) 1,860 902 3,088
Destination 905 905 795
Total Price $74,905 $97,775 $37,080
Total Invoice $69,725 $90,994 $33,904

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,324
Model Year201320132009
ModelCLSCLSMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$74,905$97,775$37,080
Adjustments for Features-5,905-6,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,000$90,845$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,845$0
Total Invoice$69,725$90,994$33,904
Adjustments for Features-5,497-6,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,228$84,545$33,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,317$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201320132009
ModelCLSCLSMKZ
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
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$8,605$9,630$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,905$6,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,497-6,4490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132009
ModelCLSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in107.4 in
Length194.5 in190.5 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height55.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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