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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,110

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $19,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,358

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $18,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $30,980
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $28,562
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300    
Interior Trim Package 710 710    
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Heated front seats 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200   1,895
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
CD changer, remote 430 430 430  
Satellite radio     500  
Xenon HID headlights       495
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209    
Interior Trim Package 660 660    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Heated front seats 642 642    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116   1,630
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
CD changer, remote 400 400 400  
Satellite radio     465  
Xenon HID headlights       426
Options (change) 9,835 9,835 5,005 2,390
Options (change) 9,147 9,147 4,655 2,056
Destination 775 775 775 740
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,510 $57,560 $68,580 $34,110
Total Invoice $49,819 $53,586 $63,925 $31,358

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,238
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$53,510$57,560$68,580$34,110
Adjustments for Features-5,610-5,610-5,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,900$51,950$62,670$34,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,770$0
Total Invoice$49,819$53,586$63,925$31,358
Adjustments for Features-5,223-5,223-5,5090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,596$48,363$58,416$31,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,820$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,785$10,785$11,085$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,610$5,610$5,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,223-5,223-5,5090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062008
ModelSLKMKZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.4 in
Length160.7 in190.5 in
Width70.4 in72.2 in
Height51.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31564%
Total Not Requested17536%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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