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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: $35,310

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $56,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $52,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKZ
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $30,980
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $28,562
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Navigation system         1,895
Xenon HID headlights         495
Sunroof         1,200
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Navigation system         1,630
Xenon HID headlights         426
Sunroof         1,032
Options (change) 425 425 425 425 3,590
Options (change) 395 395 395 395 3,088
Destination 875 875 875 875 740
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $91,650 $135,650 $151,750 $203,250 $35,310
Total Invoice $85,366 $126,426 $141,399 $189,294 $32,390

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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: $51,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,198
Model Year20092009200920092008
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
TransmissionT7T7T5T5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/50-17
Total Price$91,650$135,650$151,750$203,250$35,310
Adjustments for Features-5,130-11,030-16,430-16,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,520$124,620$135,320$186,895$35,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,100$48,800$100,375$0
Total Invoice$85,366$126,426$141,399$189,294$32,390
Adjustments for Features-4,778-10,280-15,309-15,2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,588$116,146$126,090$174,062$32,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,558$45,502$93,474$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092008
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 automatic    $1000
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 / liftgate pull-down$50    
Power trunk closer $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
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 cell phone link    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
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 front seats $300$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 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,505$15,405$20,805$20,730$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$11,030$16,430$16,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,778-10,280-15,309-15,2320

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

Model Year20092008
ModelS-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in107.4 in
Length205.0 in190.5 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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