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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,610

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $36,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,326

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $33,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelGLSGLSGLSMKZMKZ
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Black LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $42,869 $42,869
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800        
Special order charge 250        
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Lighting Package 1,390        
Multicontour seats 1,100        
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
designo Edition 4,900 4,200      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570        
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 160    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090      
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion       595 595
Technology Package       2,495 2,495
Cargo net       25 25
Sunroof, large       2,995 2,995
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744        
Special order charge 233        
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Lighting Package 1,293        
Multicontour seats 1,023        
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
designo Edition 4,557 3,906      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530        
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 149    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014      
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion       542 542
Technology Package       2,271 2,271
Cargo net       23 23
Sunroof, large       2,726 2,726
Options (change) 18,650 6,070 160 6,110 6,110
Options (change) 17,347 5,646 149 5,562 5,562
Destination 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $89,195 $102,015 $126,455 $52,610 $52,610
Total Invoice $83,024 $94,945 $117,673 $49,326 $49,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,429
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelGLSGLSGLSMKZMKZ
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Black LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$89,195$102,015$126,455$52,610$52,610
Adjustments for Features-7,910-7,950-10,000-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,285$94,065$116,455$52,510$52,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,780$35,170$0$100
Total Invoice$83,024$94,945$117,673$49,326$49,326
Adjustments for Features-7,363-7,399-9,306-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,661$87,546$108,367$49,232$49,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,885$32,706$0$94

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelGLSGLSGLSMKZMKZ
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Black LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850  
Cruise control $150   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote start   $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
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  
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    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200$200
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  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats  $50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,920$14,960$17,010$7,110$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,910$7,950$10,000$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,363-7,399-9,306-940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182015
ModelGLSMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in112.2 in
Length202.0 in194.1 in
Width76.1 in73.4 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested76530%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested150065%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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-based200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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-based200No
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%

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