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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: $46,500

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $53,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,764

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $49,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelSLSLSLSLMKZMKZ
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
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 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $42,869 $42,869
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Power trunk closer 520   520      
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Premium I Package     2,500      
Wood trim     0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051    
Power trunk closer 484   484      
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Premium I Package     2,325      
Wood trim     0 0    
Options (change) 2,160 1,640 4,660 1,640 0 0
Options (change) 2,009 1,525 4,334 1,525 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $99,635 $138,315 $137,435 $192,315 $46,500 $46,500
Total Invoice $92,813 $128,876 $128,058 $179,096 $43,764 $43,764

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,464
Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelSLSLSLSLMKZMKZ
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$99,635$138,315$137,435$192,315$46,500$46,500
Adjustments for Features-7,170-8,520-8,620-8,620-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,465$129,795$128,815$183,695$46,400$46,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,330$36,350$91,230$0$100
Total Invoice$92,813$128,876$128,058$179,096$43,764$43,764
Adjustments for Features-6,679-7,939-8,032-8,027-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,134$120,937$120,026$171,069$43,670$43,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,803$33,892$84,935$0$94

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082008200820152015
ModelSLSLSLSLMKZMKZ
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
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 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote start    $150$150
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Safety key    $5$5
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
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
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  
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights $50$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$250
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
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$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$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$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,765$18,115$18,215$18,215$9,695$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,170$8,520$8,620$8,620$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,679-7,939-8,032-8,027-940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082015
ModelSLMKZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in112.2 in
Length178.5 in194.1 in
Width71.5 in73.4 in
Height51.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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