Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2020

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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: $52,975

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $23,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassMKZ
TrimE550Reserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,790 $42,500
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 4,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Rear Seat Package 440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Heated second row seats 625  
AC power outlet 115  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Climate Package   595
Technology Package   2,495
Driver's Package   3,395
Sunroof, large   2,995
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 4,139  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Rear Seat Package 409  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Heated second row seats 581  
AC power outlet 107  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Climate Package   542
Technology Package   2,271
Driver's Package   3,090
Sunroof, large   2,726
Options (change) 15,760 9,480
Options (change) 14,658 8,629
Destination 875 995
Total Price $76,425 $52,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,876
Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassMKZ
TrimE550Reserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$76,425$52,975
Adjustments for Features-6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,740$52,975

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

Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassMKZ
TrimE550Reserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,155$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6380

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

Model Year20122020
ModelE-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in112.2 in
Length191.7 in193.9 in
Width73.0 in73.4 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested202577%
Total Not Requested59023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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 system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%

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