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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: $50,500

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $65,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,408

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $60,434

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelCLSMKZMKZ
TrimAMG CLS63 SBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $107,800 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $100,254 $42,869 $42,869
Driver Assistance Package 2,800    
Premium Package 3,740    
Heated second row seats 625    
Sunroof   1,475 1,475
Technology Package   2,495 2,495
Driver Assistance Package 2,604    
Premium Package 3,478    
Heated second row seats 581    
Sunroof   1,343 1,343
Technology Package   2,271 2,271
Options (change) 7,165 3,970 3,970
Options (change) 6,663 3,614 3,614
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $115,890 $50,500 $50,500
Total Invoice $107,842 $47,408 $47,408

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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: $59,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,075
Model Year201620162016
ModelCLSMKZMKZ
TrimAMG CLS63 SBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
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$115,890$50,500$50,500
Adjustments for Features-5,860-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,030$50,400$50,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$107,842$47,408$47,408
Adjustments for Features-5,453-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,389$47,314$47,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201620162016
ModelCLSMKZMKZ
TrimAMG CLS63 SBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700  
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 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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,430$5,670$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,860$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,453-940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162016
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 Weight4,035 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 AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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-based200Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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