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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: $41,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $17,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,621

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $15,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55BaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $32,677 $32,677
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050    
Premium 1 Package 3,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990      
Special order charge 250 250      
Package 102A       5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837    
Premium 1 Package 3,153        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921      
Special order charge 233 233      
Package 102A       5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Options (change) 10,610 6,450 3,770 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 9,868 5,999 3,507 5,069 5,069
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $58,535 $66,575 $77,295 $41,325 $41,325
Total Invoice $54,503 $61,980 $71,950 $38,621 $38,621

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,710
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55BaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T7T7T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$58,535$66,575$77,295$41,325$41,325
Adjustments for Features-7,055-6,855-7,4050-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,480$59,720$69,890$41,325$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$18,410$425$0
Total Invoice$54,503$61,980$71,950$38,621$38,621
Adjustments for Features-6,569-6,382-6,8930-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,934$55,598$65,057$38,621$38,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,123$397$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKMKZMKZ
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55BaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Safety key   $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
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$100$100  
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$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,460$12,260$12,810$5,405$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,055$6,855$7,405$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,569-6,382-6,8930-397

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162012
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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191581%
Total Not Requested45019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76550%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191581%
Total Not Requested45019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested126588%
Total Not Requested17512%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested206553%
Total Not Requested180047%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested206553%
Total Not Requested180047%

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