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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,875

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $13,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202021
ModelMKZCLA
TrimReserveAMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $55,350
Technology Package 2,495  
Sunroof, large 2,995 1,480
3.0L V6 4,000  
AWD 1,890  
Multimedia Package   2,300
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Technology Package 2,271  
Sunroof, large 2,726 1,376
3.0L V6 3,640  
AWD 1,786  
Multimedia Package   2,139
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 11,380 12,345
Options (change) 10,423 11,481
Destination 995 1,050
Total Price $54,875 $68,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,154
Model Year20202021
ModelMKZCLA
TrimReserveAMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6382hp I4
TransmissionT6S8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,875$68,745
Adjustments for Features-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,680$68,745

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20202021
ModelMKZCLA
TrimReserveAMG CLA 45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed automated manual $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,185$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-410

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20202021
ModelMKZCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.4 in
Length193.9 in184.6 in
Width73.4 in72.0 in
Height58.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA 45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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