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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: $46,825

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $27,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,160

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $25,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK55 AMGReserveBlack Label
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,500 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $62,775 $37,809 $44,960
Multimedia Package 2,150    
Lighting Package 1,090    
Automatic climate control, front 760    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Proximity key 650    
Aluminum trim   0 0
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Multimedia Package 2,000    
Lighting Package 1,014    
Automatic climate control, front 707    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Proximity key 605    
Aluminum trim   0 0
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
AWD   1,786 1,777
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 6,340 5,890 5,890
Options (change) 5,898 5,426 5,417
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $74,715 $46,825 $54,645
Total Invoice $69,548 $44,160 $51,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,032
Model Year201220182018
ModelSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK55 AMGReserveBlack Label
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$74,715$46,825$54,645
Adjustments for Features-3,6050-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,110$46,825$51,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,695
Total Invoice$69,548$44,160$51,302
Adjustments for Features-3,3560-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,192$44,160$48,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,208

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201220182018
ModelSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK55 AMGReserveBlack 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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150  
No leather in second row$-300  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$11,750$8,145$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$0$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3560-2,934

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKMKZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.2 in
Length162.8 in193.9 in
Width71.5 in73.4 in
Height51.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,583 lb.4,191 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 SLK55 AMG

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 slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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