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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: $34,925

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $58,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $55,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKZ
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $29,305
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $27,054
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Satellite radio             195
Cooled or ventilated front seats             495
Xenon HID headlights             495
Sunroof             1,200
Navigation system             1,500
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers             995
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Satellite radio             168
Cooled or ventilated front seats             426
Xenon HID headlights             426
Sunroof             1,032
Navigation system             1,290
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers             856
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,880
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,198
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 740
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $93,725 $94,425 $96,375 $141,175 $162,975 $213,875 $34,925
Total Invoice $87,296 $87,947 $89,760 $131,424 $151,810 $199,112 $31,992

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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: $51,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,499
Model Year2012201220122012201220122007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKZ
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12263hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20225/50-17
Total Price$93,725$94,425$96,375$141,175$162,975$213,875$34,925
Adjustments for Features-6,305-8,005-6,255-11,380-18,905-18,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,420$86,420$90,120$129,795$144,070$194,970$34,925
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,700$43,375$57,650$108,550$0
Total Invoice$87,296$87,947$89,760$131,424$151,810$199,112$31,992
Adjustments for Features-5,873-7,456-5,826-10,594-17,610-17,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,423$80,491$83,934$120,830$134,200$181,512$31,992
Cost Above Minimum$932$0$3,443$40,339$53,709$101,021$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKZ
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
6-speed automatic      $1000
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$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$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning    $200$200 
Lane departure prevention    $150$150 
Lane departure warning    $200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   $100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,830$11,530$9,780$14,905$22,430$22,430$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,305$8,005$6,255$11,380$18,905$18,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,873-7,456-5,826-10,594-17,610-17,6000

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

Model Year20122007
ModelS-ClassMKZ
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in107.4 in
Length206.5 in190.5 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,631 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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