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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $19,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $18,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $32,677 $32,677
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Premium 2 Package 5,370 5,370      
Lane departure warning 850 850      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Package 102A       5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Premium 2 Package 4,994 4,994      
Lane departure warning 791 791      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Package 102A       5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Options (change) 11,410 11,410 590 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 10,613 10,613 549 5,069 5,069
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $61,275 $69,875 $96,455 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $57,049 $65,047 $89,765 $38,621 $38,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,458
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$61,275$69,875$96,455$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features-5,765-6,115-10,2400-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,510$63,760$86,215$41,325$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$30,705$425$0
Total Invoice$57,049$65,047$89,765$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features-5,367-5,692-9,5300-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,682$59,355$80,235$38,621$38,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$28,553$397$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards $350   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,295$9,645$13,770$3,530$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$6,115$10,240$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,367-5,692-9,5300-397

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

Model Year20122012
ModelM-ClassMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in107.4 in
Length189.1 in190.6 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height70.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested206566%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested206566%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

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