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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: $43,840

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,835

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $4,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelMKSCLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $39,035 $27,807 $44,129
Adaptive cruise control 1,295    
Navigation Package 3,000    
Semi-automated parking system 535    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
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
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Adaptive cruise control 1,153    
Navigation Package 2,670    
Semi-automated parking system 476    
Panoramic sunroof 1,509    
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
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
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 6,525 13,015 12,165
Options (change) 5,808 12,103 11,312
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $48,900 $43,840 $60,540
Total Invoice $45,718 $40,835 $56,366

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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: $5,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,934
Model Year201220142014
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, 16450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,900$43,840$60,540
Adjustments for Features0-55-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,900$43,785$57,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,175
Total Invoice$45,718$40,835$56,366
Adjustments for Features0-51-2,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,718$40,784$53,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,180

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220142014
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  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Safety key$5  
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  
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
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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
Total Value of Features$6,445$6,500$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$55$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-51-2,402

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,139 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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested151577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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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