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

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Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,985

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $26,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,083

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $25,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelMKSCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,270 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $38,053 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Navigation Package 2,500      
Cargo organizer 160 300 300 300
Semi-automated parking system 535      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Premium Package     4,200 2,500
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250  
Navigation Package 2,150      
Cargo organizer 137 279 279 279
Semi-automated parking system 460      
Panoramic sunroof 1,458      
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Premium Package     3,906 2,325
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 4,890 5,430 7,255 3,425
Options (change) 4,205 5,051 6,748 3,185
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $46,985 $73,905 $83,030 $113,250
Total Invoice $43,083 $68,798 $77,284 $105,387

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,964
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelMKSCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,985$73,905$83,030$113,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,955-5,720-9,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,985$70,950$77,310$104,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,360$33,280
Total Invoice$43,083$68,798$77,284$105,387
Adjustments for Features0-2,751-5,324-8,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,083$66,047$71,960$96,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,913$30,946

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2010201720172017
ModelMKSCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200  $200
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,985$8,940$11,705$15,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955$5,720$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,751-5,324-8,394

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102017
ModelMKSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.2 in
Length204.1 in194.5 in
Width75.9 in74.1 in
Height61.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.3 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
Media drive, large15Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested126578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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