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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: $40,505

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $16,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,348

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $14,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092015201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030        
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950          
Heating Package 990 990          
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720        
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700          
Reserve Package       4,420 4,420    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0 0
Lighting Package 958 958 958        
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744          
Heating Package 921 921          
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670        
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651          
Reserve Package       4,022 4,022    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0 0
Options (change) 10,100 10,100 5,460 4,420 4,420 0 0
Options (change) 9,394 9,394 5,078 4,022 4,022 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 0
Total Price $56,925 $61,925 $73,035 $40,505 $40,505 $46,500 $46,500
Total Invoice $53,003 $57,653 $68,054 $38,348 $38,348 $43,764 $43,764

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,675
Model Year2009200920092015201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$56,925$61,925$73,035$40,505$40,505$46,500$46,500
Adjustments for Features-1,155-2,205-2,355-1000-1,600-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,770$59,720$70,680$40,405$40,505$44,900$45,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,910$0$100$4,495$4,595
Total Invoice$53,003$57,653$68,054$38,348$38,348$43,764$43,764
Adjustments for Features-1,075-2,053-2,194-950-1,506-1,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,928$55,600$65,860$38,253$38,348$42,258$42,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,672$13,932$0$95$4,005$4,099

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2009200920092015201520152015
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100 
CVT    $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150$150
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Safety key   $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750    
Rear spoiler  $200    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription     $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Media drive$15$15$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Detailed driving style feedback    $100 $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$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$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100    
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Metal pedals$75$75$75    
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150     
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  $0$0
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200$200
Wood trim   $300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$10,025$11,075$11,225$8,970$8,870$10,470$10,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$2,205$2,355$100$0$1,600$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,075-2,053-2,194-950-1,506-1,412

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092015
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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested169075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested61546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested169075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested61546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested61546%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190057%
Total Not Requested145043%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190057%
Total Not Requested145043%

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