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

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Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,515

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,533

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelMKSCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,490 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $35,461 $27,807 $44,129
Navigation Package 2,995    
Adaptive cruise control 995    
Aluminum trim 195    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package   2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,500 1,500
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Navigation Package 2,576    
Adaptive cruise control 856    
Aluminum trim 168    
Panoramic sunroof 1,458    
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package   2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,395 1,395
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 5,880 12,690 11,840
Options (change) 5,058 11,801 11,010
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $45,195 $43,515 $60,215
Total Invoice $41,344 $40,533 $56,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,707
Model Year200920142014
ModelMKSCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$45,195$43,515$60,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,035-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,195$41,480$55,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,075
Total Invoice$41,344$40,533$56,064
Adjustments for Features0-1,896-4,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,344$38,637$51,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,088

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200920142014
ModelMKSCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,515$7,550$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,896-4,339

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092014
ModelMKSCLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length204.1 in182.3 in
Width75.9 in70.0 in
Height61.6 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,128 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested129079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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