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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: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $44,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $40,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelSLSLSLSLMKZMKZ
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183 $32,677 $32,677
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590 590 590    
Wood trim     0 0    
Package 102A         5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display           0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549 549 549    
Wood trim     0 0    
Package 102A         5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display           0
Options (change) 590 590 590 590 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 549 549 549 549 5,069 5,069
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $85,515 $108,415 $149,565 $218,065 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $79,594 $100,891 $139,161 $202,957 $38,621 $38,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,798
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelSLSLSLSLMKZMKZ
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$85,515$108,415$149,565$218,065$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features-9,210-12,260-17,235-23,5350-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,305$96,155$132,330$194,530$41,325$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,850$56,025$118,225$425$0
Total Invoice$79,594$100,891$139,161$202,957$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features-8,572-11,409-16,036-21,9040-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,022$89,482$123,125$181,053$38,621$38,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,460$52,103$110,031$397$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelSLSLSLSLMKZMKZ
TrimSL400SL550SL63 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$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Night vision   $1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Safety key    $5$5
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$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
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather headliner   $1000  
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,415$17,465$22,440$28,740$5,205$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,210$12,260$17,235$23,535$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,572-11,409-16,036-21,9040-397

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152012
ModelSLMKZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in107.4 in
Length181.8 in190.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height51.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested226559%
Total Not Requested160041%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested226559%
Total Not Requested160041%

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