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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: $40,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZ
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $34,225
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $31,523
Wood trim 990 990    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Package 103A       5,595
Wood trim 921 921    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Package 103A       4,812
Options (change) 10,040 9,270 5,690 5,595
Options (change) 9,339 8,623 5,293 4,812
Destination 875 875 875 850
Total Price $53,415 $64,945 $74,065 $40,670
Total Invoice $49,739 $60,462 $68,943 $37,185

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,796
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZ
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$53,415$64,945$74,065$40,670
Adjustments for Features-5,110-6,260-7,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,305$58,685$66,880$40,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$18,575$0
Total Invoice$49,739$60,462$68,943$37,185
Adjustments for Features-4,758-5,828-6,6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,981$54,634$62,255$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,274$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZ
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,585$11,735$12,660$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,110$6,260$7,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,758-5,828-6,6880

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122010
ModelSLKMKZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.4 in
Length162.8 in190.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested181548%
Total Not Requested200052%

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