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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: $41,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $52,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,509

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $48,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $32,565 $32,565
Premium II Package 2,030          
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Package 102A         5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display           0
Premium II Package 1,888          
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Package 102A         5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display           0
Options (change) 2,455 425 425 425 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 2,283 395 395 395 5,069 5,069
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $93,680 $135,650 $151,750 $203,250 $41,215 $41,215
Total Invoice $87,254 $126,426 $141,399 $189,294 $38,509 $38,509

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,569
Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$93,680$135,650$151,750$203,250$41,215$41,215
Adjustments for Features-4,760-9,210-14,610-14,5350-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,920$126,440$137,140$188,715$41,215$40,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,520$48,220$99,795$275$0
Total Invoice$87,254$126,426$141,399$189,294$38,509$38,509
Adjustments for Features-4,433-8,584-13,613-13,5370-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,821$117,842$127,786$175,757$38,509$38,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,021$44,965$92,936$257$0

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

Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKZMKZ
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Keyless entry keypad    $50$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$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key    $5$5
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$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$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
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$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $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$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$600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,405$13,855$19,255$19,180$4,645$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,760$9,210$14,610$14,535$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,433-8,584-13,613-13,5370-257

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

Model Year20092011
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
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
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested76520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
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
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested310080%
Total Not Requested76520%

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