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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: $38,215

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $17,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,839

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $16,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $32,565 $32,565
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550      
Wood trim 650 650      
Upgraded leather upholstery 610 610      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750    
Package 101A       2,695 2,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers         1,000
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372      
Wood trim 604 604      
Upgraded leather upholstery 567 567      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698    
Package 101A       2,399 2,399
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers         890
Options (change) 8,130 8,130 4,320 2,695 3,695
Options (change) 7,561 7,561 4,018 2,399 3,289
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $55,905 $60,905 $72,845 $38,215 $39,215
Total Invoice $52,053 $56,703 $67,878 $35,839 $36,729

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,624
Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9360, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$55,905$60,905$72,845$38,215$39,215
Adjustments for Features-4,930-5,980-6,2800-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,975$54,925$66,565$38,215$38,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,590$0$475
Total Invoice$52,053$56,703$67,878$35,839$36,729
Adjustments for Features-4,590-5,567-5,8520-492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,463$51,136$62,026$35,839$36,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,563$0$398

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$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
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
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
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-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
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$9,935$10,985$11,285$5,005$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,930$5,980$6,280$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,590-5,567-5,8520-492

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102011
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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 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 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
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 Requested139067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 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 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
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 Requested139067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested86563%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested86563%
Total Not Requested50037%

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