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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: $50,470

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $35,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,378

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $32,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $42,869 $42,869
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250    
Premium Package 3,900 2,500    
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Heated second row seats 625 625    
Special order charge 250 250    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800      
Folding second row seats 440      
Sunroof     1,475 1,475
Technology Package     2,495 2,495
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093    
Premium Package 3,627 2,325    
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Heated second row seats 581 581    
Special order charge 233 233    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744      
Folding second row seats 409      
Sunroof     1,343 1,343
Technology Package     2,271 2,271
Options (change) 9,555 5,625 3,970 3,970
Options (change) 8,887 5,232 3,614 3,614
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $85,700 $115,520 $50,470 $50,470
Total Invoice $79,772 $107,504 $47,378 $47,378

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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: $32,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,640
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$85,700$115,520$50,470$50,470
Adjustments for Features-3,060-5,960-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,640$109,560$50,370$50,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,920$0$100
Total Invoice$79,772$107,504$47,378$47,378
Adjustments for Features-2,848-5,546-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,924$101,958$47,284$47,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,034$0$94

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCLSCLSMKZMKZ
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
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$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$0  
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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  
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  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200  
Analog clock$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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,780$12,680$6,820$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$5,960$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,848-5,546-940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182015
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 Weight4,159 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 CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested137585%
Total Not Requested25015%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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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