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

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

Lowest Total Price: $40,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $50,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $48,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKZ
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $34,225
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $31,523
Premium I Package 1,250        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Rearview camera 750        
Package 103A         5,595
Premium I Package 1,163        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Rearview camera 698        
Package 103A         4,812
Options (change) 2,985 425 425 425 5,595
Options (change) 2,768 395 395 395 4,812
Destination 875 875 875 875 850
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $91,560 $131,300 $148,500 $198,300 $40,670
Total Invoice $85,274 $122,380 $138,376 $184,690 $37,185

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,210
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKZ
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/50-17
Total Price$91,560$131,300$148,500$198,300$40,670
Adjustments for Features-4,165-9,065-14,665-14,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,395$122,235$133,835$183,710$40,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,840$46,440$96,315$0
Total Invoice$85,274$122,380$138,376$184,690$37,185
Adjustments for Features-3,879-8,449-13,665-13,5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,395$113,931$124,711$171,101$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,536$43,316$89,706$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKZ
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,205$14,105$19,705$19,630$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,165$9,065$14,665$14,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,879-8,449-13,665-13,5890

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

Model Year20082010
ModelS-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in107.4 in
Length205.0 in190.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested310081%
Total Not Requested71519%

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