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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: $38,205

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $23,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,379

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $20,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelSLKMKZ
TrimSLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,300 $34,190
Base Invoice $49,569 $32,521
Lighting Package 1,070  
Premium 1 Package 2,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700  
Wood trim 690  
Upgraded leather upholstery 630  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
3.7L V6   1,230
AWD   1,890
Lighting Package 995  
Premium 1 Package 2,409  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651  
Wood trim 642  
Upgraded leather upholstery 586  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
3.7L V6   1,168
AWD   1,795
Options (change) 7,160 3,120
Options (change) 6,660 2,963
Destination 875 895
Total Price $61,335 $38,205
Total Invoice $57,104 $36,379

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,663
Model Year20112014
ModelSLKMKZ
TrimSLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$61,335$38,205
Adjustments for Features-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,120$38,205
Total Invoice$57,104$36,379
Adjustments for Features-2,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,042$36,379

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112014
ModelSLKMKZ
TrimSLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,235$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,295 lb.4,002 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 SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested116556%
Total Not Requested90044%

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