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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: $38,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,951

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $32,677 $32,677
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Interior Trim Package 710 710      
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
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      
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Satellite radio     500    
Package 101A       2,695 2,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers         995
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Interior Trim Package 660 660      
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
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      
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Satellite radio     465    
Package 101A       2,399 2,399
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers         886
Options (change) 8,415 8,415 3,585 2,695 3,690
Options (change) 7,826 7,826 3,334 2,399 3,285
Destination 775 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,090 $56,140 $67,160 $38,325 $39,320
Total Invoice $48,498 $52,265 $62,604 $35,951 $36,837

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,483
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9360, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$52,090$56,140$67,160$38,325$39,320
Adjustments for Features-4,365-4,365-4,6650-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,725$51,775$62,495$38,325$38,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,770$0$320
Total Invoice$48,498$52,265$62,604$35,951$36,837
Adjustments for Features-4,064-4,064-4,3490-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,434$48,201$58,255$35,951$36,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$13,821$0$254

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $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  
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,985$9,985$10,285$5,620$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$4,365$4,665$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,064-4,064-4,3490-632

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062012
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 wipers100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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 wipers100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

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 audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

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