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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: $48,080

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $32,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620202020
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $42,500 $42,500
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium 2 Package 3,650        
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290      
Heated second row seats 625 625 625    
Special order charge 250 250      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800      
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Premium Package   4,200 3,740    
Climate Package       595 595
Technology Package       2,495 2,495
Sunshade, rear, power       295 295
Sunroof       1,200 1,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Premium 2 Package 3,395        
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200      
Heated second row seats 581 581 581    
Special order charge 233 233      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744      
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Premium Package   3,906 3,478    
Climate Package       542 542
Technology Package       2,271 2,271
Sunshade, rear, power       269 269
Sunroof       1,092 1,092
Options (change) 13,105 10,405 7,165 4,585 4,585
Options (change) 12,189 9,677 6,663 4,174 4,174
Destination 925 925 925 995 995
Total Price $80,930 $85,430 $115,890 $48,080 $48,080

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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: $30,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,209
Model Year20162016201620202020
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T9T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$80,930$85,430$115,890$48,080$48,080
Adjustments for Features-2,110-3,810-6,710-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,820$81,620$109,180$47,980$48,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$30,360$0$100

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162016201620202020
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SReserveHybrid Reserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
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 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$0  
Around view cameras$500$500   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
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 
Android Auto support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Approach detection   $25$25
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,505$9,205$12,105$5,495$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$3,810$6,710$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,964-3,546-6,244-110

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162020
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested46546%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested157584%
Total Not Requested30016%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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