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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,015

Lincoln Continental Reserve   
Difference: $730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassContinentalContinental
TrimE350E550ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $59,790 $59,870 $70,205
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660 660    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,450    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450    
Rear Seat Package 440 440    
Heated steering wheel 490 490    
Heated second row seats 625 625    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800    
AC power outlet 115 115    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
CD player, remote     335  
Climate Package     850  
Technology Package     4,215 4,215
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614 614    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Premium 1 Package 3,720 4,139    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279    
Rear Seat Package 409 409    
Heated steering wheel 456 456    
Heated second row seats 581 581    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,593  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744    
AC power outlet 107 107    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
CD player, remote     305  
Climate Package     774  
Technology Package     3,836 3,836
Options (change) 17,380 15,760 7,150 4,215
Options (change) 16,165 14,658 6,508 3,836
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $68,745 $76,425 $68,015 $75,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lincoln Continental

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln Continental Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln Continental Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,477
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassContinentalContinental
TrimE350E550ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18255/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$68,745$76,425$68,015$75,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,615-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,745$74,725$64,400$70,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$0$6,150

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year2012201220202020
ModelE-ClassE-ClassContinentalContinental
TrimE350E550ReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power door closers  $300$300
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active glove box  $100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player, remote  $100$100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
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  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection  $25$25
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,530$8,230$10,145$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,615$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,582-399-312

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in117.9 in
Length191.7 in201.4 in
Width73.0 in75.3 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.4,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
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?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested195084%
Total Not Requested36516%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
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
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested225086%
Total Not Requested36514%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested155047%
Total Not Requested177553%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested175057%

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