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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: $36,820

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,024

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $35,925 $35,925
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $34,129 $34,129
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Comfort Package 1,300 1,300      
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470    
Interior Trim Package 710 710      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Heated front seats 690 690      
Satellite radio 500 500 500    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Comfort Package 1,209 1,209      
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367    
Interior Trim Package 660 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Heated front seats 642 642      
Satellite radio 465 465 465    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Options (change) 7,005 7,005 4,575 0 0
Options (change) 6,515 6,515 4,255 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $50,680 $54,730 $68,150 $36,820 $36,820
Total Invoice $47,187 $50,954 $63,525 $35,024 $35,024

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,381
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$50,680$54,730$68,150$36,820$36,820
Adjustments for Features-1,965-1,965-3,1150-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,715$52,765$65,035$36,820$36,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$16,320$50$0
Total Invoice$47,187$50,954$63,525$35,024$35,024
Adjustments for Features-1,830-1,829-2,9040-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,357$49,125$60,621$35,024$34,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,768$15,264$48$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062006200620132013
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 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150$150
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
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,385$9,385$10,535$7,420$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$1,965$3,115$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,830-1,829-2,9040-48

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062013
ModelSLKMKZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length160.7 in194.1 in
Width70.4 in73.4 in
Height51.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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%
Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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