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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: $43,695

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $20,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,378

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $18,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK350BaseBlack Label
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,300 $35,190 $45,605
Base Invoice $49,569 $33,431 $42,869
Multimedia Package 2,890    
Lighting Package 1,070    
Premium 1 Package 2,590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Wood trim 690    
Upgraded leather upholstery 630    
Automatic climate control, front 760    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700    
Reserve Package   4,420  
AWD   1,890 1,890
3.7L V6   1,300 1,300
Multimedia Package 2,688    
Lighting Package 995    
Premium 1 Package 2,409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Wood trim 642    
Upgraded leather upholstery 586    
Automatic climate control, front 707    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651    
Reserve Package   4,022  
AWD   1,795 1,795
3.7L V6   1,235 1,235
Options (change) 10,050 7,610 3,190
Options (change) 9,348 7,052 3,030
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $64,225 $43,695 $49,690
Total Invoice $59,792 $41,378 $46,794

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,060
Model Year201120152015
ModelSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK350BaseBlack Label
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$64,225$43,695$49,690
Adjustments for Features-3800-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,845$43,695$48,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495
Total Invoice$59,792$41,378$46,794
Adjustments for Features-3540-1,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,438$41,378$45,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,003

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201120152015
ModelSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK350BaseBlack Label
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$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  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,000$10,620$12,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3540-1,413

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112015
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 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
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 Requested149072%
Total Not Requested57528%

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 radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested195058%
Total Not Requested140042%

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