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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: $36,070

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $15,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,229

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $14,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $34,225
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $31,523
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    
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
CD changer, remote 430 430 430  
Package 101A       995
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    
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
CD changer, remote 400 400 400  
Package 101A       856
Options (change) 7,435 7,435 5,005 995
Options (change) 6,915 6,915 4,655 856
Destination 775 775 775 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,110 $55,160 $68,580 $36,070
Total Invoice $47,587 $51,354 $63,925 $33,229

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,042
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$51,110$55,160$68,580$36,070
Adjustments for Features-4,635-4,635-5,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,475$50,525$62,795$36,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$16,320$0
Total Invoice$47,587$51,354$63,925$33,229
Adjustments for Features-4,316-4,315-5,3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,271$47,039$58,533$33,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,768$15,262$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2006200620062010
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 manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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 
911 assist   $25
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
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
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 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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$9,385$9,385$10,535$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$4,635$5,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,316-4,315-5,3920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062010
ModelSLKMKZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.4 in
Length160.7 in190.6 in
Width70.4 in72.2 in
Height51.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft316.5 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 wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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 wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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