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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: $38,280

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $17,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,324

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $15,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK250SLK350BaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $34,190 $35,190
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $32,521 $33,431
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090    
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990    
Special order charge 250 250    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700    
Wood trim 990 990    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Proximity key 650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Reserve Package     3,195 3,195
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014    
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921    
Special order charge 233 233    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651    
Wood trim 921 921    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Proximity key 605 605    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Reserve Package     2,908 2,908
Options (change) 12,630 11,860 3,195 3,195
Options (change) 11,749 11,033 2,908 2,908
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $56,005 $67,535 $38,280 $39,280
Total Invoice $52,149 $62,872 $36,324 $37,234

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,237
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK250SLK350BaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$56,005$67,535$38,280$39,280
Adjustments for Features-3,955-5,105-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,050$62,430$38,180$39,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0$1,100
Total Invoice$52,149$62,872$36,324$37,234
Adjustments for Features-3,683-4,753-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,466$58,119$36,229$37,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$0$1,005

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK250SLK350BaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$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
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,525$11,675$6,670$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$5,105$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,683-4,753-950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122014
ModelSLKMKZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length162.8 in194.1 in
Width71.5 in73.4 in
Height51.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75078%
Total Not Requested21522%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75078%
Total Not Requested21522%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested51541%
Total Not Requested75059%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested125052%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested125052%

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