Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2012

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $60,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,951

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $56,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820122012
ModelSLSLSLSLMKZMKZ
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $32,677 $32,677
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Wood trim     0 0    
Package 101A         2,695 2,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display           0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers           995
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Wood trim     0 0    
Package 101A         2,399 2,399
Large energy flow and fuel economy display           0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers           886
Options (change) 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,640 2,695 3,690
Options (change) 1,525 1,525 1,525 1,525 2,399 3,285
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $99,115 $138,315 $134,415 $192,315 $38,325 $39,320
Total Invoice $92,329 $128,876 $125,249 $179,096 $35,951 $36,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,273
Model Year200820082008200820122012
ModelSLSLSLSLMKZMKZ
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8360, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$99,115$138,315$134,415$192,315$38,325$39,320
Adjustments for Features-12,995-14,695-13,845-14,7950-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,120$123,620$120,570$177,520$38,325$38,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0$320
Total Invoice$92,329$128,876$125,249$179,096$35,951$36,837
Adjustments for Features-12,105-13,692-12,901-13,7780-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,224$115,184$112,348$165,318$35,951$36,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,960$32,124$85,094$0$254

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082008200820122012
ModelSLSLSLSLMKZMKZ
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350  
Proximity key $250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Safety key    $5$5
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
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  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
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 
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights $50 $50  
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$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$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300$300
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,165$18,865$18,015$18,965$4,170$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,995$14,695$13,845$14,795$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,105-13,692-12,901-13,7780-632

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082012
ModelSLMKZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in107.4 in
Length178.5 in190.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested56541%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested56541%

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