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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $27,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $25,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelE-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimE550BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,790 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $55,605 $32,677 $32,677
Premium 1 Package 4,450    
Rear Seat Package 440    
Lane departure warning 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Package 102A   5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0
Premium 1 Package 4,139    
Rear Seat Package 409    
Lane departure warning 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Package 102A   5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0
Options (change) 8,020 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 7,459 5,069 5,069
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $68,685 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $63,939 $38,621 $38,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,192
Model Year201220122012
ModelE-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimE550BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$68,685$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features-3,7850-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,900$41,325$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0
Total Invoice$63,939$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features-3,5230-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,416$38,621$38,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$397$0

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelE-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimE550BaseHybrid
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,290$3,505$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5230-397

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

Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in107.4 in
Length191.7 in190.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested204078%
Total Not Requested57522%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested276572%
Total Not Requested110028%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested276572%
Total Not Requested110028%

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